Berlin vs Amsterdam Cost of Living
Berlin (Germany) · Overall index 60.5 — Amsterdam (Netherlands) · Overall index 73.9
Summary
- Overall, Amsterdam is 22% more expensive than Berlin.
- Rent in Amsterdam is 46% more expensive than in Berlin.
- Dining out in Amsterdam is 29% more expensive than in Berlin.
| Item | Berlin | Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +46% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,809 | $2,637 | +46% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,061 | $1,484 | +40% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,318 | $4,538 | +37% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,981 | $3,209 | +62% |
| Groceries | +14% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.08 | $1.05 | -3% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.73 | $3.38 | +24% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.17 | $4.15 | 0% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.78 | $4.7 | +24% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.7 | $11.3 | +6% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.3 | $10.2 | -1% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16 | $17.7 | +11% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.81 | $4.39 | +15% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.58 | $1.98 | +25% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.71 | $3.63 | -2% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.02 | $5.45 | +36% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.23 | $2.89 | +30% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.26 | $2.37 | +5% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2 | $2.54 | +27% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2 | $2.25 | +13% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.1 | $14.3 | +29% |
| Transport | +13% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.87 | $2.11 | +13% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $84.3 | $96.1 | +14% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.71 | $3.36 | +24% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.27 | $1.5 | +18% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.74 | $0.72 | -3% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,143 | $24,568 | +16% |
| Dining out | +29% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.6 | $20.6 | +32% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $88.5 | $106 | +20% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.01 | $10.2 | +27% |
| Cappuccino | $3.38 | $4.98 | +47% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.05 | $2.48 | +21% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.83 | $6.45 | +34% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.19 | $7.35 | +19% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $1.92 | +34% |
| Telecom | +8% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $47.6 | $56.1 | +18% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58.3 | $62.3 | +7% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.31 | +19% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.9 | $12.1 | -6% |
| Utilities & household | +16% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $144 | $156 | +8% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.17 | +13% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.66 | $3.69 | +1% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.08 | $1.31 | +21% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $16.9 | $21.6 | +28% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $62.1 | $75.9 | +22% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.3 | $12.9 | +25% |
| Men's haircut | $26.9 | $30.7 | +14% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.6 | $20.3 | +15% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,733 | $1,986 | +15% |
3,251 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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