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Amsterdam vs Sydney

Amsterdam runs about 5% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 176 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
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Sydney
$3,612/month · Australia
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Amsterdam monthly
$3,436
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Sydney monthly
$3,612
Index 57 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+5%
Sydney relative to Amsterdam
Rent gap
$0
Sydney costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AmsterdamSydney
  • Housing
    Housing: Amsterdam $2,100, Sydney $2,100. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Food
    Food: Amsterdam $581, Sydney $836. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Transport
    Transport: Amsterdam $127, Sydney $222. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Amsterdam $232, Sydney $156. Cheaper in Sydney.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Amsterdam $173, Sydney $26. Cheaper in Sydney.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Amsterdam $124, Sydney $160. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Amsterdam $99, Sydney $112. 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

MetricAmsterdamSydney
Cost
Total monthly cost3,436 USD✓3,612 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)54✓57
Housing2,100 USD2,100 USD
Utilities232 USD156 USD✓
Food581 USD✓836 USD
Transport127 USD✓222 USD
Healthcare173 USD26 USD✓
Lifestyle124 USD✓160 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,523 USD6,176 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate33.7%25.9%✓
Left over each month2,087 USD2,564 USD✓
Average local net salary3,500 USD4,000 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD2,100 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,800 USD✓3,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD✓12,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/10076/100
Healthcare86/10086/100
Air quality68/10084/100✓
Public transport88/100✓74/100
Walkability94/100✓74/100
English proficiency96/100100/100✓
Nightlife88/100✓84/100
Family friendliness80/10082/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature11°C✓18°C
Summer high22°C✓27°C
Winter low2°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h2,600 h✓
Annual rainfall840 mm✓1200 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access35 min10 min✓
CurrencyEURAUD
Time zoneEurope/AmsterdamAustralia/Sydney

Amsterdam runs about 5% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 176 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Amsterdam or Sydney cheaper?

Amsterdam runs about 5% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 176 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Sydney compared with Amsterdam?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,523 a month in Amsterdam and $6,176 in Sydney, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Amsterdam or Sydney?

Amsterdam scores 76/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Sydney scores 76 and 86. Amsterdam averages 11°C against 18°C in Sydney.