Cost of Living

Netherlands

Live cost-of-living data across 1 city in Netherlands — average cost index 44/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 44 to 44. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

44/100
Avg cost index
Amsterdam
Cheapest
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Cities tracked
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Cost of living by city in Netherlands

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

Amsterdam44

Frequently asked questions

Is Netherlands cheap to live in?

Across 1 cities in Netherlands, the average cost-of-living index is 44 (New York = 100) — from 44 in Amsterdam to 44 in Amsterdam. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Netherlands?

Amsterdam is the most affordable city we track in Netherlands, with a cost-of-living index of 44 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $1,850/month.

How much does it cost to live in Netherlands per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Netherlands for roughly $880–$1,232/month. Costs scale up toward Amsterdam. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

Compare Amsterdam with anywhere

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