The general cost of living in the Netherlands is typically cheaper than its western European counterparts, despite offering the same standard of quality for food, housing, utilities, and public transport.

What is the average cost of living in the Netherlands?

Family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,602$ (3,050€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,009$ (854€) without rent. Cost of living in Netherlands is, on average, 11.05% higher than in United States. Rent in Netherlands is, on average, 10.35% lower than in United States.

Is the Netherlands expensive to live?

The average cost of living in the Netherlands is high, but usually affordable for expats working in the country. Both Rotterdam and The Hague are in the top 30 cities in the world for local cost of living in the InterNations Expat Insider survey, with Amsterdam ranking at #56.

Is the Netherlands cheaper than the US?

If a city has a an index of 120, it means Numbeo estimates it is 20% more expensive than New York (excluding rent) .Definitions.STATNetherlandsUnited StatesConsumer price index > Excluding rent99.18 Ranked 20th. 29% more than United States76.81 Ranked 33th.41 more rows

What is a good net salary in Amsterdam?

According to the Dutch Central Plan Bureau (CPB), the median gross salary for 2020 in the Netherlands is €36,500. What this means is a take-home monthly net pay of around €2,150.