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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
London is 6% cheaper than Amsterdam
| Lifestyle | 🇬🇧 London | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,850/mo | $1,750/mo | -5% |
| Moderate | $2,650/mo | $2,500/mo | -6% |
| Comfortable | $4,000/mo | $3,750/mo | -6% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇬🇧 London | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $2,200/mo | $2,250/mo | +2% |
| Groceries & Food | $530/mo | $500/mo | -6% |
| Dining Out | $300/mo | $300/mo | 0% |
| Transport | $227/mo | $100/mo | -56% |
| Utilities & Internet | $265/mo | $250/mo | -6% |
| Healthcare | $212/mo | $200/mo | -6% |
| Leisure & Personal | $186/mo | $175/mo | -6% |
Sources: ONS (UK), Eurostat / CBS (Netherlands), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $2 | +29% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -14% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3 | +7% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $8 | $9 | +13% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | +22% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $3 | $3 | +4% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $3 | $3 | 0% |
| Cheese, local (1 kg) | $9 | $11 | +29% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu (business district) | $17 | $15 | -8% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9 | $10 | +12% |
| Cappuccino | $4 | $4 | -14% |
| Beer (pint, pub) | $8 | $5 | -29% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $2 | $1 | -41% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $2,200 | $1,700 | -23% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,500 | $1,200 | -20% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $3,800 | $2,800 | -26% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $2,400 | $2,000 | -17% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (zones 1-2) | $190 | $105 | -45% |
| Taxi start | $4 | $3 | -25% |
| Taxi per km | $3 | $2 | -4% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | +16% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $240 | $220 | -8% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $38 | $42 | +11% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $19 | $16 | -16% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $82 | $90 | +10% |
| Summer dress (Zara/H&M) | $38 | $95 | +150% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $55 | $38 | -31% |
| Cinema ticket | $16 | $14 | -13% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 London | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $25 | $25 | 0% |
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