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Singapore vs Amsterdam

Amsterdam runs about 7% cheaper than Singapore for this household, a difference of 240 USD a month.

Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Singapore Singapur Singapore Luftbild aerial
Singapore
$3,676/month · Singapore
dronepicr · CC BY 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
Singapore monthly
$3,676
Index 58 (NYC = 100)
Amsterdam monthly
$3,436
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-7%
Amsterdam relative to Singapore
Rent gap
$500
Singapore costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SingaporeAmsterdam
  • Housing
    Housing: Singapore $2,600, Amsterdam $2,100. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Food
    Food: Singapore $511, Amsterdam $581. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Transport
    Transport: Singapore $105, Amsterdam $127. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Singapore $180, Amsterdam $232. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Singapore $29, Amsterdam $173. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Singapore $172, Amsterdam $124. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Singapore $80, Amsterdam $99. Cheaper in Singapore.
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

MetricSingaporeAmsterdam
Cost
Total monthly cost3,676 USD3,436 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5854✓
Housing2,600 USD2,100 USD✓
Utilities180 USD✓232 USD
Food511 USD✓581 USD
Transport105 USD✓127 USD
Healthcare29 USD✓173 USD
Lifestyle172 USD124 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr7,739 USD✓5,523 USD
Effective tax + social rate7.1%✓33.7%
Left over each month4,062 USD✓2,087 USD
Average local net salary4,200 USD✓3,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,100 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD3,800 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre16,000 USD9,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety94/100✓76/100
Healthcare92/100✓86/100
Air quality64/10068/100✓
Public transport98/100✓88/100
Walkability86/10094/100✓
English proficiency92/10096/100✓
Nightlife76/10088/100✓
Family friendliness86/100✓80/100
Median broadband300 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature28°C11°C✓
Summer high32°C22°C✓
Winter low24°C✓2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,020 h✓1,660 h
Annual rainfall2300 mm840 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access25 min✓35 min
CurrencySGDEUR
Time zoneAsia/SingaporeEurope/Amsterdam

Amsterdam runs about 7% cheaper than Singapore for this household, a difference of 240 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Singapore or Amsterdam cheaper?

Amsterdam runs about 7% cheaper than Singapore for this household, a difference of 240 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Amsterdam compared with Singapore?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $7,739 a month in Singapore and $5,523 in Amsterdam, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Singapore or Amsterdam?

Singapore scores 94/100 on safety and 92/100 on healthcare; Amsterdam scores 76 and 86. Singapore averages 28°C against 11°C in Amsterdam.