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Auckland vs Amsterdam

Auckland runs about 8% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 257 USD a month.

A few snaps around the North Island, NZ. Locations include Waiheke, Auckland city, Devonport, Whangamata, Mt Eden
Auckland
$3,179/month · New Zealand
elpinto007 · CC BY-SA 2.0
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
Auckland monthly
$3,179
Index 50 (NYC = 100)
Amsterdam monthly
$3,436
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+8%
Amsterdam relative to Auckland
Rent gap
$220
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AucklandAmsterdam
  • Housing
    Housing: Auckland $1,880, Amsterdam $2,100. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Food
    Food: Auckland $758, Amsterdam $581. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Transport
    Transport: Auckland $114, Amsterdam $127. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Auckland $160, Amsterdam $232. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Auckland $23, Amsterdam $173. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Auckland $148, Amsterdam $124. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Auckland $96, Amsterdam $99. Cheaper in Auckland.
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

MetricAucklandAmsterdam
Cost
Total monthly cost3,179 USD✓3,436 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)50✓54
Housing1,880 USD✓2,100 USD
Utilities160 USD✓232 USD
Food758 USD581 USD✓
Transport114 USD✓127 USD
Healthcare23 USD✓173 USD
Lifestyle148 USD124 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,948 USD✓5,523 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓33.7%
Left over each month2,769 USD✓2,087 USD
Average local net salary3,000 USD3,500 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,880 USD✓2,100 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,383 USD✓3,800 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,000 USD✓9,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety74/10076/100✓
Healthcare80/10086/100✓
Air quality92/100✓68/100
Public transport52/10088/100✓
Walkability60/10094/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓96/100
Nightlife66/10088/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓80/100
Median broadband150 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature15°C11°C✓
Summer high24°C22°C✓
Winter low8°C✓2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,100 h✓1,660 h
Annual rainfall1200 mm840 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min✓35 min
CurrencyNZDEUR
Time zonePacific/AucklandEurope/Amsterdam

Auckland runs about 8% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 257 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Auckland or Amsterdam cheaper?

Auckland runs about 8% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 257 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Amsterdam compared with Auckland?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,948 a month in Auckland and $5,523 in Amsterdam, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Auckland or Amsterdam?

Auckland scores 74/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Amsterdam scores 76 and 86. Auckland averages 15°C against 11°C in Amsterdam.