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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Amsterdam is 26% cheaper than Berlin
| Lifestyle | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,750/mo | $1,300/mo | -26% |
| Moderate | $2,500/mo | $1,850/mo | -26% |
| Comfortable | $3,750/mo | $2,800/mo | -25% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $2,250/mo | $1,300/mo | -42% |
| Groceries & Food | $500/mo | $370/mo | -26% |
| Dining Out | $300/mo | $200/mo | -33% |
| Transport | $100/mo | $67/mo | -33% |
| Utilities & Internet | $250/mo | $185/mo | -26% |
| Healthcare | $200/mo | $148/mo | -26% |
| Leisure & Personal | $175/mo | $130/mo | -26% |
Sources: CBS (Netherlands), Eurostat / Destatis (Germany), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $2 | $2 | -11% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -8% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3 | -13% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $9 | $9 | -6% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | -9% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $3 | $3 | -4% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $3 | $3 | +7% |
| Cheese, local (1 kg) | $11 | $9 | -18% |
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu (business district) | $15 | $11 | -28% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10 | $9 | -10% |
| Cappuccino | $4 | $4 | -8% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5 | $4 | -20% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $1 | -15% |
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $1,700 | $1,000 | -41% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,200 | $700 | -42% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $2,800 | $1,800 | -36% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $2,000 | $1,200 | -40% |
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (GVB) | $105 | $98 | -7% |
| Taxi start | $3 | $4 | +30% |
| Taxi per km | $2 | $2 | -8% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | -16% |
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $220 | $250 | +14% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $42 | $33 | -21% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $16 | $13 | -19% |
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $90 | $82 | -9% |
| Running shoes (Nike/Adidas) | $95 | $35 | -63% |
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $38 | $35 | -8% |
| Cinema ticket | $14 | $12 | -14% |
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $25 | $18 | -28% |
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