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Amsterdam vs Munich

Amsterdam and Munich cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

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
Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,567/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
Amsterdam monthly
$3,440
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Munich monthly
$3,567
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+4%
Munich relative to Amsterdam
Rent gap
$100
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AmsterdamMunich
  • Housing
    Housing: Amsterdam $2,100, Munich $2,000. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Food
    Food: Amsterdam $581, Munich $593. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Transport
    Transport: Amsterdam $127, Munich $131. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Amsterdam $236, Munich $249. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Amsterdam $173, Munich $347. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Amsterdam $124, Munich $131. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Amsterdam $99, Munich $116. 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

MetricAmsterdamMunich
Cost
Total monthly cost3,440 USD✓3,567 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)54✓56
Housing2,100 USD2,000 USD✓
Utilities236 USD✓249 USD
Food581 USD✓593 USD
Transport127 USD✓131 USD
Healthcare173 USD✓347 USD
Lifestyle124 USD✓131 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✓1,399 USD
Average local net salary3,500 USD✓3,300 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD2,000 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,800 USD3,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD✓12,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/10082/100✓
Healthcare86/10088/100✓
Air quality68/10074/100✓
Public transport88/10092/100✓
Walkability94/100✓86/100
English proficiency96/100✓74/100
Nightlife88/100✓78/100
Family friendliness80/10086/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps✓150 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature11°C10°C✓
Summer high22°C✓24°C
Winter low2°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h1,750 h✓
Annual rainfall840 mm✓950 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access35 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/AmsterdamEurope/Berlin

Amsterdam and Munich cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

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Is Amsterdam or Munich cheaper?

Amsterdam and Munich cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Munich compared with Amsterdam?

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

Which has better quality of life, Amsterdam or Munich?

Amsterdam scores 76/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Munich scores 82 and 88. Amsterdam averages 11°C against 10°C in Munich.