Amsterdam vs London Cost of Living
Amsterdam (Netherlands) · Overall index 73.9 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 13% more expensive than Amsterdam.
- Rent in London is 33% more expensive than in Amsterdam.
- Transport in London is 9% more expensive than in Amsterdam.
| Item | Amsterdam | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +33% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,637 | $2,992 | +13% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,484 | $2,223 | +50% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $4,538 | $6,498 | +43% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,209 | $4,097 | +28% |
| Groceries | +9% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.05 | $1.21 | +15% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.38 | $4.07 | +20% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.15 | $4.67 | +13% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.7 | $4.37 | -7% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.3 | $14.3 | +27% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.2 | $11 | +8% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $17.7 | $17.4 | -2% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.39 | $5.26 | +20% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.98 | $1.98 | 0% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.63 | $4.45 | +23% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.45 | $5.8 | +6% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.89 | $2.72 | -6% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.37 | $2.83 | +19% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.54 | $2.51 | -1% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.25 | $2.52 | +12% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $14.3 | $15.9 | +11% |
| Transport | +9% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.11 | $2.53 | +20% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $96.1 | $113 | +18% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.36 | $3.64 | +8% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.5 | $1.7 | +13% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.72 | $0.78 | +8% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $24,568 | $22,721 | -8% |
| Dining out | 0% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.6 | $21.7 | +5% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $106 | $106 | 0% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.2 | $9.63 | -6% |
| Cappuccino | $4.98 | $4.39 | -12% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.48 | $2.43 | -2% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $6.45 | $7.39 | +15% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $7.35 | $7.95 | +8% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.92 | $1.76 | -8% |
| Telecom | +5% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $56.1 | $51.7 | -8% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $62.3 | $63.5 | +2% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.31 | $0.33 | +6% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.1 | $14.4 | +19% |
| Utilities & household | +9% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $156 | $155 | -1% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.22 | +29% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.69 | $4.47 | +21% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.31 | $1.5 | +15% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $21.6 | $20.8 | -4% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $75.9 | $85.7 | +13% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.9 | $16 | +24% |
| Men's haircut | $30.7 | $27 | -12% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.3 | $24 | +18% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,986 | $1,856 | -7% |
3,106 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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