Edinburgh vs Amsterdam Cost of Living
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0 — Amsterdam (Netherlands) · Overall index 73.9
Summary
- Overall, Amsterdam is 25% more expensive than Edinburgh.
- Rent in Amsterdam is 60% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
- Dining out in Amsterdam is 29% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
| Item | Edinburgh | Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +60% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,443 | $2,637 | +83% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,162 | $1,484 | +28% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,865 | $4,538 | +58% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,811 | $3,209 | +77% |
| Groceries | +14% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.05 | +14% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.19 | $3.38 | +6% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.73 | $4.15 | +11% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.67 | $4.7 | +28% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.8 | $11.3 | -4% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.77 | $10.2 | +4% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.3 | $17.7 | +24% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.4 | $4.39 | 0% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.49 | $1.98 | +33% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.65 | $3.63 | -1% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.12 | $5.45 | +32% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.52 | $2.89 | +15% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.33 | $2.37 | +2% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.2 | $2.54 | +15% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.8 | $2.25 | +25% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.7 | $14.3 | +34% |
| Transport | +19% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.64 | $2.11 | +29% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74 | $96.1 | +30% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.9 | $3.36 | +16% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.29 | $1.5 | +16% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.68 | $0.72 | +6% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $20,187 | $24,568 | +22% |
| Dining out | +29% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.3 | $20.6 | +44% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $93.6 | $106 | +13% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.08 | $10.2 | +12% |
| Cappuccino | $3.72 | $4.98 | +34% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.73 | $2.48 | +43% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.94 | $6.45 | +31% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.59 | $7.35 | +31% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $1.92 | +34% |
| Telecom | +9% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.3 | $56.1 | +3% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.6 | $62.3 | +16% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.31 | +29% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13 | $12.1 | -7% |
| Utilities & household | +16% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $156 | +28% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.17 | +6% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.41 | $3.69 | +8% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.06 | $1.31 | +24% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $21.6 | +20% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $61.5 | $75.9 | +23% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.3 | $12.9 | +5% |
| Men's haircut | $26.7 | $30.7 | +15% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.3 | $20.3 | 0% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,472 | $1,986 | +35% |
3,193 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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