General Information

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Population: 900,000+ (City Proper)
• Area: 219 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 52.372776031494, Longitude: 4.8936109542847
• Timezone: Timezone info not available
• Current Local Time: ailab

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): 1,300 - 2,200 EUR
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): 900 - 1,500 EUR
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 2,800 - 4,500 EUR
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): 2,000 - 3,500 EUR
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: 250 - 400 EUR
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): 12 - 20 EUR
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): 35 - 70 EUR
• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Gas): 150 - 300 EUR per month
• Internet: 35 - 60 EUR per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: 25 - 60 EUR per month
• Private School / Childcare: 500 - 1,200 EUR per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: 100 - 120 EUR
• Car Fuel (1 liter): 2.00 - 2.20 EUR

Transportation

• Public Transport Monthly Pass: 100 - 120 EUR
• Single Metro/Tram/Bus Ticket: 3.50 EUR
• Metro/Tram System: Yes (extensive network)
• Taxi Start Price: 3.50 - 5 EUR

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): 2,500 - 4,000 EUR
• IT Professionals (Junior): 2,800 - 4,500 EUR
• IT Professionals (Senior): 4,500 - 8,000 EUR
• Engineering: 3,000 - 6,500 EUR
• Banking / Finance: 3,500 - 7,000 EUR
• Teaching: 2,200 - 3,500 EUR
• Healthcare (Nurses): 2,300 - 3,500 EUR
• Healthcare (Doctors): 5,000 - 10,000 EUR
• Administrative Jobs: 2,000 - 3,000 EUR
• Retail / Sales: 1,800 - 2,800 EUR
• Freelancers / Consultants: 3,000 - 7,000 EUR

Average Monthly Cost for a Family

• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 2,800 - 4,500 EUR
• Groceries (Family of 4): 800 - 1,400 EUR
• Utilities: 200 - 400 EUR
• Internet: 35 - 60 EUR
• Transportation: 200 - 250 EUR
• Dining Out: 250 - 450 EUR
• Schooling (1 Child Private): 500 - 1,200 EUR
• Miscellaneous / Entertainment: 200 - 400 EUR

Tourist Attractions

• Rijksmuseum
• Anne Frank House
• Van Gogh Museum
• Vondelpark
• Dam Square

Major Events

• King's Day (April 27)
• Amsterdam Light Festival (December - January)
• Amsterdam Dance Event (October)
• Tulip Festival (Spring)