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Amsterdam is 7% cheaper

Amsterdam Wins
5

of 6 categories

Tied
0

categories

San Francisco Wins
1

of 6 categories

Category Breakdown

Compare costs across 6 key categories

Overall Cost
98
Amsterdam
vs
105
San Francisco
Amsterdam is 7 pts cheaper
Rent
105
Amsterdam
vs
110
San Francisco
Amsterdam is 5 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Amsterdam
vs
102
San Francisco
Amsterdam is 14 pts cheaper
Restaurants
95
Amsterdam
vs
105
San Francisco
Amsterdam is 10 pts cheaper
Transport
92
Amsterdam
vs
95
San Francisco
Amsterdam is 3 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Amsterdam
vs
98
San Francisco
San Francisco is 12 pts cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Amsterdam salary

Salary in AmsterdamEquivalent in San FranciscoDifference
$50,000$53,571$3,571 more
$75,000$80,357$5,357 more
$100,000$107,143$7,143 more
$125,000$133,929$8,929 more
$150,000$160,714$10,714 more
$200,000$214,286$14,286 more

Amsterdam vs San Francisco: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 7%. Amsterdam is the more affordable option.

Rent: Amsterdam has a rent index of 105, while San Francisco has 110.

Average Salaries: Amsterdam: $2,924/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).

Out of 6 categories, Amsterdam wins 5, while San Francisco wins 1.

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