Netherlands
A canal-laced city of bicycles, Golden Age art, and progressive culture. Known for its cozy brown cafés, world-class museums, and open-minded, tolerant spirit.
#2 of 250
205% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 4 430
Based on NYC = 100 index
Amsterdam is the 2. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 4 430 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 179% above the median city and adds $ 1 863 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 3 070, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 2 739. It is also pricier than usual for utilities, transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
53 prices on this page come from live scrapers (19 sources, observed October 7, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/amsterdam. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 3,069.86 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | 123Wonen, Funda |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 2,738.77 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | 123Wonen, Funda |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 4,284.09 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | 123Wonen, Funda |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 3,630.59 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | 123Wonen, Funda |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 15.46 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Pork (1kg) | 14.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn |
| Beef (1kg) | 17.88 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 9.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 15.94 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.82 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.05 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.38 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Butter (200g) | 1.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Eggs (12) | 5.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn |
| Bread (500g) | 1.82 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 2.18 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.61 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Rice (1kg) | 3.77 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Oats (500g) | 1.57 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.45 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 4.82 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 9.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.06 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Garlic (1kg) | 6.22 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.88 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.49 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Banana (1kg) | 5.25 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn |
| Lentils (1kg) | 6.80 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Albert Heijn |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.45 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.95 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.46 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Coffee (250g) | 7.21 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.69 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.84 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo NL / Migros CH, Albert Heijn |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 144.16 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 3.80 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 4.82 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 3.54 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.72 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 432.07 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 12.29 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 36.32 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 32.86 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 14.53 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 22.35 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 98.27 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 49.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 55.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 150.32 / pair | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Nike.com (live), AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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