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Amsterdam vs Copenhagen

Copenhagen runs about 5% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 167 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
Copenhagen seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,274/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Amsterdam monthly
$3,440
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Copenhagen monthly
$3,274
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-5%
Copenhagen relative to Amsterdam
Rent gap
$200
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AmsterdamCopenhagen
  • Housing
    Housing: Amsterdam $2,100, Copenhagen $1,900. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Food
    Food: Amsterdam $581, Copenhagen $695. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Transport
    Transport: Amsterdam $127, Copenhagen $175. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Amsterdam $236, Copenhagen $231. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Amsterdam $173, Copenhagen $8.46. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Amsterdam $124, Copenhagen $163. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Amsterdam $99, Copenhagen $102. 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

MetricAmsterdamCopenhagen
Cost
Total monthly cost3,440 USD3,274 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5451✓
Housing2,100 USD1,900 USD✓
Utilities236 USD231 USD✓
Food581 USD✓695 USD
Transport127 USD✓175 USD
Healthcare173 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle124 USD✓163 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,523 USD✓4,770 USD
Effective tax + social rate33.7%✓42.8%
Left over each month2,082 USD✓1,496 USD
Average local net salary3,500 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD1,900 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,800 USD3,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD9,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/10088/100✓
Healthcare86/10090/100✓
Air quality68/10084/100✓
Public transport88/10090/100✓
Walkability94/10094/100
English proficiency96/100✓94/100
Nightlife88/100✓84/100
Family friendliness80/10092/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps220 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature11°C10°C✓
Summer high22°C22°C
Winter low2°C✓-1°C
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h1,780 h✓
Annual rainfall840 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access35 min20 min✓
CurrencyEURDKK
Time zoneEurope/AmsterdamEurope/Copenhagen

Copenhagen runs about 5% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 167 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Amsterdam or Copenhagen cheaper?

Copenhagen runs about 5% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 167 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Copenhagen compared with Amsterdam?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,523 a month in Amsterdam and $4,770 in Copenhagen, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Amsterdam or Copenhagen?

Amsterdam scores 76/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Copenhagen scores 88 and 90. Amsterdam averages 11°C against 10°C in Copenhagen.