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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Amsterdam is 35% cheaper than Berlin
| Lifestyle | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,300/mo | $1,750/mo | +35% |
| Moderate | $1,850/mo | $2,500/mo | +35% |
| Comfortable | $2,800/mo | $3,750/mo | +34% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,300/mo | $2,250/mo | +73% |
| Groceries & Food | $370/mo | $500/mo | +35% |
| Dining Out | $200/mo | $300/mo | +50% |
| Transport | $67/mo | $100/mo | +49% |
| Utilities & Internet | $185/mo | $250/mo | +35% |
| Healthcare | $148/mo | $200/mo | +35% |
| Leisure & Personal | $130/mo | $175/mo | +35% |
Sources: Destatis (Germany), Eurostat / CBS (Netherlands), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $2 | $2 | +12% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | +9% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3 | +14% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $9 | $9 | +6% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | +10% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $3 | $3 | +4% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $3 | $3 | -7% |
| Cheese, local (1 kg) | $9 | $11 | +22% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu (business district) | $11 | $15 | +38% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9 | $10 | +11% |
| Cappuccino | $4 | $4 | +9% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4 | $5 | +26% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $1 | +18% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $1,000 | $1,700 | +70% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $700 | $1,200 | +71% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,800 | $2,800 | +56% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,200 | $2,000 | +67% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (AB zone) | $98 | $105 | +7% |
| Taxi start | $4 | $3 | -23% |
| Taxi per km | $2 | $2 | +9% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | +19% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $250 | $220 | -12% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $33 | $42 | +27% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $13 | $16 | +23% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $82 | $90 | +10% |
| Summer dress (Zara/H&M) | $35 | $95 | +171% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $35 | $38 | +9% |
| Cinema ticket | $12 | $14 | +17% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $18 | $25 | +39% |
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