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Munich vs Amsterdam

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

Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Amsterdam monthly
$3,436
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-4%
Amsterdam relative to Munich
Rent gap
$100
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MunichAmsterdam
  • Housing
    Housing: Munich $2,000, Amsterdam $2,100. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Food
    Food: Munich $593, Amsterdam $581. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Transport
    Transport: Munich $131, Amsterdam $127. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Munich $252, Amsterdam $232. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Munich $347, Amsterdam $173. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Munich $131, Amsterdam $124. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Munich $116, 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

MetricMunichAmsterdam
Cost
Total monthly cost3,570 USD3,436 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5654✓
Housing2,000 USD✓2,100 USD
Utilities252 USD232 USD✓
Food593 USD581 USD✓
Transport131 USD127 USD✓
Healthcare347 USD173 USD✓
Lifestyle131 USD124 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD5,523 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate40.4%33.7%✓
Left over each month1,396 USD2,087 USD✓
Average local net salary3,300 USD3,500 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,000 USD✓2,100 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,700 USD✓3,800 USD
Buy price per m², centre12,500 USD9,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety82/100✓76/100
Healthcare88/100✓86/100
Air quality74/100✓68/100
Public transport92/100✓88/100
Walkability86/10094/100✓
English proficiency74/10096/100✓
Nightlife78/10088/100✓
Family friendliness86/100✓80/100
Median broadband150 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓11°C
Summer high24°C22°C✓
Winter low-2°C2°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,750 h✓1,660 h
Annual rainfall950 mm840 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearby35 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/Amsterdam

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

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Is Munich or Amsterdam cheaper?

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

What salary do you need in Amsterdam compared with Munich?

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

Which has better quality of life, Munich or Amsterdam?

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