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Sydney vs Amsterdam

Amsterdam runs about 5% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 172 USD a month.

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Sydney
$3,612/month · Australia
Hardlinerr · CC BY-SA 4.0
View from the Metz & Co. Metz & Co. Department Store Rooftop Cafe of the Keizersgracht / Leidsestraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam
$3,440/month · Netherlands
Jorge Royan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Sydney monthly
$3,612
Index 57 (NYC = 100)
Amsterdam monthly
$3,440
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-5%
Amsterdam relative to Sydney
Rent gap
$0
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SydneyAmsterdam
  • Housing
    Housing: Sydney $2,100, Amsterdam $2,100. Cheaper in Sydney.
  • Food
    Food: Sydney $836, Amsterdam $581. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Transport
    Transport: Sydney $222, Amsterdam $127. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Sydney $156, Amsterdam $236. Cheaper in Sydney.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Sydney $26, Amsterdam $173. Cheaper in Sydney.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Sydney $160, Amsterdam $124. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Sydney $112, 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

MetricSydneyAmsterdam
Cost
Total monthly cost3,612 USD3,440 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5754✓
Housing2,100 USD2,100 USD
Utilities156 USD✓236 USD
Food836 USD581 USD✓
Transport222 USD127 USD✓
Healthcare26 USD✓173 USD
Lifestyle160 USD124 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,176 USD✓5,523 USD
Effective tax + social rate25.9%✓33.7%
Left over each month2,564 USD✓2,082 USD
Average local net salary4,000 USD✓3,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD2,100 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,900 USD3,800 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre12,000 USD9,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/10076/100
Healthcare86/10086/100
Air quality84/100✓68/100
Public transport74/10088/100✓
Walkability74/10094/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓96/100
Nightlife84/10088/100✓
Family friendliness82/100✓80/100
Median broadband90 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature18°C11°C✓
Summer high27°C22°C✓
Winter low8°C✓2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h✓1,660 h
Annual rainfall1200 mm840 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access10 min✓35 min
CurrencyAUDEUR
Time zoneAustralia/SydneyEurope/Amsterdam

Amsterdam runs about 5% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 172 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Sydney or Amsterdam cheaper?

Amsterdam runs about 5% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 172 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Amsterdam compared with Sydney?

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

Which has better quality of life, Sydney or Amsterdam?

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