Summary about cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Restaurants | |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | |
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | |
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | |
Cappuccino (regular) | 3.20 € | |
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | |
Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 € | |
Markets | |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.27 € | |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.45 € | |
Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.91 € | |
Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.53 € | |
Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.70 € | |
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.43 € | |
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.93 € | |
Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 € | |
Banana (1 lb) | 0.75 € | |
Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | |
Tomato (1 lb) | 1.30 € | |
Potato (1 lb) | 0.68 € | |
Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 € | |
Lettuce (1 head) | 1.06 € | |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.80 € | |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.39 € | |
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 € | |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | |
Transportation | |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 € | |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 89.00 € | |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | |
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | |
Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.50 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,349.50 € | |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,543.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 225.15 € | |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.07 € | |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 43.24 € | |
Sports And Leisure | |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.10 € | |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.65 € | |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | |
Childcare | |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,581.93 € | |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,058.10 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 69.78 € | |
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 28.09 € | |
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.88 € | |
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 104.60 € | |
Rent Per Month | |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,607.50 € | |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,431.80 € | |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,735.66 € | |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,042.88 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 748.79 € | |
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 495.59 € | |
Salaries And Financing | |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,504.25 € | |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.87 |
Cost of Living in Haarlem | 12.79 miles |
Cost of Living in Bussum | 16.25 miles |
Cost of Living in Almere | 21.04 miles |
Cost of Living in Alkmaar | 24.72 miles |
Cost of Living in Leiden | 26.33 miles |
Cost of Living in Oegstgeest | 26.85 miles |
Cost of Living in Utrecht | 33.17 miles |
Cost of Living in Amersfoort | 33.33 miles |
Cost of Living in Delft | 39.07 miles |
Cost of Living in The Hague (Den Haag) | 39.31 miles |
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I've been looking for months and the average price I find is 2.000-2.500 €
Rents are just beyond absurd
Part timers are mostly in families/couples, with two 70-80% jobs up until 5 years ago or so, you could live very well in the city. That might still be the case for people who bought their place before 2015-17. Prices of property have skyrocketed since so if one is looking to start their life in Amsterdam (or in any other city and most of rural areas too) now with a part time job, it would have to be a very well paid job.
Yeah, Amsterdam is the capital city, but rent are so high that I do not think anyone can SURVIVE on a part-time job, since rent will be higher than income. Are there really people that live on part-time jobs in Netherland and are they outside big cities? So many articles about students that sustain with part-tima positions, are them all misrepresentation?
I do not hide that a part-time lifestyle will suit me in order to enjoy life or to continue professional education and Netherland is the only Country with so many part-time jobs
I have no idea were you guys take your informations from.
You claim to be living in Amsterdam for all your life and sustain that expats cannot buy property in Amsterdam.
Can you share a link to the law you mention ? I find it improbable banks approving loans for home you cannot legally own, and notary offices legalizing this illegal sell. :)
I do own a property in Amsterdam and I can for sure let you know that you can easily buy one if you have the required capital.
All your comments seem to me just frustration that you're being priced out of your own city. It sucks I get it, but that life, please move on and do not spread misinformation.
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands obviously.Any investments anywhere within the eurozone wouldn't be wise especially since the UK separated itself from the eurozone trying to monopolize. FORTUNATELY Brexit is in full control and yes the pound is still alive and well.The euro has always had a very bad track record and the euro continues on a downward spiral against the USD.Currently the euro value is 81 cents against the dollar.Over the past 6 months the euro has been losing value against the USD. When any country in Europe signs on to be a member of the eurozone they're automatically locked into a set percentage rate monthly just for using the euro and once a member they are legally bound no matter how badly that countries economy is doing ITS A TRAP.The eurozone must recoup losses of currency value through taxation whether it be through payroll deductions or real-estate taxes.Just renting an apartment or house anywhere within the eurozone tenants are taxed monthly just as the owner of the rental property is taxed heavily. So everyone is taxed on everything and let's not forget VAT value added tax which is currently at 19% on anything purchased.
Is living in the EUROZONE a good idea? ABSOLUTELY NOT !!!
Hopefully this factual information helped your decision.
Foreigners sure can buy a property in Amsterdam, not just rent. I just bought one and I'm moving there soon, and I'm not the only expat doing it. So I'm not sure where you're taking your information from?
And about moving from India to Amsterdam: it seems you earn quite a lot in India, but you didn't specify what kind of job you do. First step would be to look at linkedin/ indeed how many job postings for your position are there. Getting a job is a success, but it's good to be able to find a different one in case the one you found doesn't satisfy you.
I have been working in a US based multinational company from India.
Have 6 years of work experience and I am making close to €40k in India.
Willing to relocate to Amterdam. Do you think it would be a good move, considering the cost of living in EU.
What do you mean Amsterdam doesn't pay that? It certainly does. I also work for a major Corp here in Amsterdam, I've lived here for over 10 years. Salary slides quite a ways, but many of my colleagues own houses, net salaries over 3k per month. Sure, not everyone loves like that. But it's attainable for skilled expats.
Costs if living per month can range from 1k - 1.5k, depending on how you live, how much you drink and how much you like to indulge.
The expensive part is living on your own. Costs have gone down because of a drop in demand for rental accommodation from expats, but generally living in your own apartment is 1300++
Amsterdam doesn't pay what you claim so please don't give incorrect information I live here.
I started my first job with 42.5k EUR a year (24 yo), which gives about 2.4k net. I was single, rent is about 800 euros a month in a shared flat (it is the jungle to find flats and frustrating but everyone ends up finding), As a single, going out and restaurant every weekend, you need 1000 euros to live, so you still manage to save 500-600 euros per month.
Income : 2400 eur
+30 ruling : 2900 eur (this lasts 5 years as an expat)
Rent: 850 eur
Living costs: 1000 eur incl bars and restaurants
Remaining per month : 1050 eur per month- (this is honestly what i was able to save)
Think that you won t have transportation costs (biking everywhere), going out is cheap in bars and clubs, resturants are pricey but cheaper than London and you have a lot of options. Indeed a pint is 5-7 eur, cheaper than Paris.
My advice: Amsterdam is well suited for professionals (not students, not interns) with a master degree working for big companies. I started there as an intern, it was fun but very tough (you change 6 times flat per year...).
Ok, it does not pay as much as Dubai or Switzerland pour better than France and UK and living here is beautiful, lots of fun, lots of diversity.
The '1300' apartment withing ring is possible, but it's only the asking price you'll see in the apartment listing- it usually means you need to cover 'servicekosten' and bills yourself- count at least EUR250 per month.
Since most companies subsidize or pay fully for public transportation if you live further than 10km from work, many people opt for smaller towns around Amsterdam (but not Haarlem, as it's almost as expensive as Ams in the well connected neighborhoods).
In general, if you're at the beginning of your career and really want to live in Amsterdam, you'll need to be ok with sharing a flat (or perhaps having a small studio somewhere around Amsterdam and commute, but finding such a studio won't be easy). If you earn at least 3k EUR net, then you may be able to afford a studio or 1 bedroom place.
Taxes are high. i.e 276e for garbage collection for single household. I think this says enough. :)
The city has been turned into a haven for corporations and foreigners. The Netherlands is a tax haven for companies that don't like to pay taxes, and foreigners get a lower tax rate if they go work there, or if they're illegal immigrants who used the keyword "refugee" when they beelined for the country.
But if you have an average, decent, hard working citizen you're screwed. You just can't afford the exorbitant rents and taxes. To top it off health care is pretty appalling and dental isn't covered, so many people end up having to go to Germany or eastern Europe to get proper care.
For a single person to live a half decent life in Amsterdam, they need to NET at the very least 3.500EUR.
Amsterdam is a lovely, reasonably affordable place if you can stand the terrible weather.
Add to that high energy, fuel and water expenses and also money for a mandatory health insurance, rising transportation costs and sum that up with criminally high rents and you get a picture of how life looks like there. The banks have a monopoly over the housing market while the government' policies favour investors over locals and working people
If you dont earn 3000-3200 net a month you will be struggling given the fact that renting a room in Amsterdam is 800-1000 EUR a month.
And all that misery while the corporates use the country as a black hole for taxes.
If you are thinking about moving there: better go to Germany. This country advertises itself as a leftist while in reality life is getting worse and worse there every year for the average Joe.
For example: students are now sleeping in tents as noob unis are not getting them accomodation while enrolling them.
And the Dutch are complacit in it as they don't complain and they somehow think that it is rhe best country in the world: lekker!
case 1 - single person living by him/herself within the ring.
a) rent between 1300 / 1500 per month
b) utilities between 150/200 per month
c) transportation 100 per month (free if you go by bike, you can buy a good bike + locks for around 250 Euros)
d) eating out, 5 times in a month, 200 Euros
e) Health insurance - 115 per month (+ excess, you'll still pay anything at least up to 380 Euros). This is mandatory as system, unfortunately, is private
d)groceries for a month - 200+ Euros
TOTAL: 2200 Euros circa.
case 2- single person sharing a flat within the ring.
a) rent between 800 / 1000 per month
b) utilities between 50/100 per month
c) transportation 100 per month (free if you go by bike, you can buy a good bike + locks for around 250 Euros)
d) eating out, 5 times in a month, 200 Euros
e) Health insurance - 115 per month (+ excess, you'll still pay anything at least up to 380 Euros). This is mandatory as system, unfortunately, is private
d) groceries for a month - 200+ Euros
TOTAL: 1500 Euros circa.
all those numbers are from personal experience. I now own a flat, and I work outside of Amsterdam, which means i pay 150 euros a month in train (by car, it would cost me roughly 300 a month to go to work). I can tell you, to be COMFORTABLE without worries about money, you need to be earning 60K per year on the 30% ruling, 75K without the ruling. This is my opinion, coming from a person that lived here for 6 years now.
Also Health Care is very affordable, if you add your dental plan you are highly covered for 180 per month in total (high estimate)
Clothes you can find everywhere and there are a lot of high quality online stores available.
#Anonymous on Mar 12, 2019 :
Hi,
To be honest I’m always surprised when reading about how much money people can save from 75k € gross annual salary in Amsterdam...
Maybe I have higher demands on a living standard as don’t have and don’t wanna children (I think this planet is overcrowded + I’m not a housewife type) and prefer to enjoy life and fancy vacation ....but from my experience, living in Amsterdam- 10 mins from Central station, renting 85sqm apartment as a single person and I spent more than 50% of salary on rental costs ...food and transportation is more expensive than in London ...
Health care super expensive ...the most expensive are dentists. Fashion & clothes are terrible for women- hard to find high quality and ellegant dresses for reasonable prices and the offer of female shoes is here just disaster - no style as many Dutch women go to work by bicycle so sorry for saying that but any even average woman from
Eastern Europe feels in Amsterdam like a miss of the world. Fortunately there is still an option to order clothes from Italian websites. Clothes for men are of a good quality. Whenever possible it’s much more cost effective to buy own property as rental costs especially if you want a good standard and don’t wanna a shared house or live in a suburb are crazy here in Amsterdam.
Eastern Europe feels in Amsterdam like a miss of the world."
HELLO?!
Do you even know how we look like 'no good shoes in Netherlands'ignorant person?
I am living in Sydney, Australia waiting for my citizenship to be processed and to finish my bachelors in nursing in a few months. I don't see myself settling here as life is just too busy and I have zero social life plus my heart doesn't feel at home. I am looking into moving to Europe to practice as an RN and Netherlands is one of the countries on top of my list. I guess my questions are;
1. how hard/easy is it to find a job as an immigrant with zero Dutch language?
2. what is the average salary of an RN?
I am planning on pursuing masters after I am all settled. Any suggestions and views are welcome. Thank you
I am currently living in Helsinki (studies) and I have heard the cost of living in Amsterdam is more expensive, which as an Australian, I find Helsinki to be very pricey as it is.
Appreciate the feedback
Real salaries are 15 - 20 k € per month. We have many friendly immigrants in the Netherlands. I love friendly guys from the East they have the real European culture and integrate into our society quickly.
The housing prices are very low now. For 80K € you can buy a big house! Come and enjoy our city.
My salary is roughly 2.5x the avg salary here.
Amsterdam is really expensive and don’t understand comments that Amsterdam is cheap ... those people must either live in a parallel universe or in a social houses.
Real estate market is insane and tenants have often to bid like in auction and pay more to get a good apartment to rent.
People saying Amsterdam is cheap are obviously trolling because Amsterdam residents KNOW that it's an increasingly expensive place to live. Rents are high and higher, social housing is being allocated to illegal migrants wholesale, and free market apartments are sold to Ukrainians and Chinese mafiosos for thousands more than the advertised price. Then there are all sorts of regulations that are keeping some middle incomers homeless - you pretty much either need to make a lot of money or be a lazy leech migrant to get a place.
Amsterdam is really expensive and don’t understand comments that Amsterdam is cheap ... those people must either live in a parallel universe or in a social houses.
Real estate market is insane and tenants have often to bid like in auction and pay more to get a good apartment to rent.
To be honest I’m always surprised when reading about how much money people can save from 75k € gross annual salary in Amsterdam...
Maybe I have higher demands on a living standard as don’t have and don’t wanna children (I think this planet is overcrowded + I’m not a housewife type) and prefer to enjoy life and fancy vacation ....but from my experience, living in Amsterdam- 10 mins from Central station, renting 85sqm apartment as a single person and I spent more than 50% of salary on rental costs ...food and transportation is more expensive than in London ...
Health care super expensive ...the most expensive are dentists. Fashion & clothes are terrible for women- hard to find high quality and ellegant dresses for reasonable prices and the offer of female shoes is here just disaster - no style as many Dutch women go to work by bicycle so sorry for saying that but any even average woman from
Eastern Europe feels in Amsterdam like a miss of the world. Fortunately there is still an option to order clothes from Italian websites. Clothes for men are of a good quality. Whenever possible it’s much more cost effective to buy own property as rental costs especially if you want a good standard and don’t wanna a shared house or live in a suburb are crazy here in Amsterdam.