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Copenhagen vs Amsterdam

Copenhagen runs about 5% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 175 USD a month.

Copenhagen seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,261/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
Copenhagen monthly
$3,261
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
Amsterdam monthly
$3,436
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+5%
Amsterdam relative to Copenhagen
Rent gap
$200
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

CopenhagenAmsterdam
  • Housing
    Housing: Copenhagen $1,900, Amsterdam $2,100. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Food
    Food: Copenhagen $695, Amsterdam $581. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Transport
    Transport: Copenhagen $175, Amsterdam $127. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Copenhagen $219, Amsterdam $232. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Copenhagen $8.46, Amsterdam $173. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Copenhagen $163, Amsterdam $124. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Copenhagen $101, Amsterdam $99. 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

MetricCopenhagenAmsterdam
Cost
Total monthly cost3,261 USD✓3,436 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)51✓54
Housing1,900 USD✓2,100 USD
Utilities219 USD✓232 USD
Food695 USD581 USD✓
Transport175 USD127 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓173 USD
Lifestyle163 USD124 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,770 USD5,523 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate42.8%33.7%✓
Left over each month1,509 USD2,087 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD✓2,100 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD✓3,800 USD
Buy price per m², centre9,000 USD✓9,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety88/100✓76/100
Healthcare90/100✓86/100
Air quality84/100✓68/100
Public transport90/100✓88/100
Walkability94/10094/100
English proficiency94/10096/100✓
Nightlife84/10088/100✓
Family friendliness92/100✓80/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓11°C
Summer high22°C22°C
Winter low-1°C2°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h✓1,660 h
Annual rainfall600 mm✓840 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access20 min✓35 min
CurrencyDKKEUR
Time zoneEurope/CopenhagenEurope/Amsterdam

Copenhagen runs about 5% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 175 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Copenhagen or Amsterdam cheaper?

Copenhagen runs about 5% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 175 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Amsterdam compared with Copenhagen?

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

Which has better quality of life, Copenhagen or Amsterdam?

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