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Amsterdam vs Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 20% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 702 USD a month.

View from the Metz & Co. Metz & Co. Department Store Rooftop Cafe of the Keizersgracht / Leidsestraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam
$3,436/month · Netherlands
Jorge Royan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Vaulted cellar room under the ruins of the Black Friars’ Cloister SvartbrödraklostretPlace: Old Town, Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm
$2,735/month · Sweden
Jacob Truedson Demitz for Ristesson Ent · Public domain
Amsterdam monthly
$3,436
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-20%
Stockholm relative to Amsterdam
Rent gap
$500
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AmsterdamStockholm
  • Housing
    Housing: Amsterdam $2,100, Stockholm $1,600. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Food
    Food: Amsterdam $581, Stockholm $587. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Transport
    Transport: Amsterdam $127, Stockholm $155. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Amsterdam $232, Stockholm $151. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Amsterdam $173, Stockholm $17. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Amsterdam $124, Stockholm $142. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Amsterdam $99, Stockholm $84. Cheaper in Stockholm.
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

MetricAmsterdamStockholm
Cost
Total monthly cost3,436 USD2,735 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5443✓
Housing2,100 USD1,600 USD✓
Utilities232 USD151 USD✓
Food581 USD✓587 USD
Transport127 USD✓155 USD
Healthcare173 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle124 USD✓142 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,523 USD✓5,115 USD
Effective tax + social rate33.7%✓38.6%
Left over each month2,087 USD2,380 USD✓
Average local net salary3,500 USD✓3,100 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD1,600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,800 USD3,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD8,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/10084/100✓
Healthcare86/10088/100✓
Air quality68/10090/100✓
Public transport88/10092/100✓
Walkability94/100✓90/100
English proficiency96/10096/100
Nightlife88/100✓80/100
Family friendliness80/10094/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature11°C8°C✓
Summer high22°C✓23°C
Winter low2°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h1,820 h✓
Annual rainfall840 mm540 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access35 min25 min✓
CurrencyEURSEK
Time zoneEurope/AmsterdamEurope/Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 20% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 702 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Amsterdam or Stockholm cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 20% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 702 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Stockholm compared with Amsterdam?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,523 a month in Amsterdam and $5,115 in Stockholm, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Amsterdam or Stockholm?

Amsterdam scores 76/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Stockholm scores 84 and 88. Amsterdam averages 11°C against 8°C in Stockholm.