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Amsterdam vs Berlin

Berlin runs about 13% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 433 USD a month.

View from the Metz & Co. Metz & Co. Department Store Rooftop Cafe of the Keizersgracht / Leidsestraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam
$3,440/month · Netherlands
Jorge Royan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,008/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Amsterdam monthly
$3,440
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Berlin monthly
$3,008
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-13%
Berlin relative to Amsterdam
Rent gap
$650
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AmsterdamBerlin
  • Housing
    Housing: Amsterdam $2,100, Berlin $1,450. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Food
    Food: Amsterdam $581, Berlin $558. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Transport
    Transport: Amsterdam $127, Berlin $195. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Amsterdam $236, Berlin $242. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Amsterdam $173, Berlin $327. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Amsterdam $124, Berlin $120. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Other
    Other: Amsterdam $99, Berlin $115. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricAmsterdamBerlin
Cost
Total monthly cost3,440 USD3,008 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5447✓
Housing2,100 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities236 USD✓242 USD
Food581 USD558 USD✓
Transport127 USD✓195 USD
Healthcare173 USD✓327 USD
Lifestyle124 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,523 USD✓4,965 USD
Effective tax + social rate33.7%✓40.4%
Left over each month2,082 USD✓1,958 USD
Average local net salary3,500 USD✓2,700 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,800 USD2,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD7,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓68/100
Healthcare86/100✓84/100
Air quality68/10070/100✓
Public transport88/10090/100✓
Walkability94/100✓88/100
English proficiency96/100✓78/100
Nightlife88/10094/100✓
Family friendliness80/100✓78/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓140 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature11°C11°C
Summer high22°C✓25°C
Winter low2°C✓-1°C
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h✓1,630 h
Annual rainfall840 mm570 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access35 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/AmsterdamEurope/Berlin

Berlin runs about 13% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 433 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Amsterdam or Berlin cheaper?

Berlin runs about 13% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 433 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Berlin compared with Amsterdam?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,523 a month in Amsterdam and $4,965 in Berlin, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Amsterdam or Berlin?

Amsterdam scores 76/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Berlin scores 68 and 84. Amsterdam averages 11°C against 11°C in Berlin.