London Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Amsterdam Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
London
vs
98
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 2 pts cheaper
Rent
100
London
vs
105
Amsterdam
London is 5 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
London
vs
88
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 12 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
London
vs
95
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
100
London
vs
92
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 8 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
London
vs
110
Amsterdam
London is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Amsterdam to match a London salary
| Salary in London | Equivalent in Amsterdam | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $49,000 | $1,000 less |
| $75,000 | $73,500 | $1,500 less |
| $100,000 | $98,000 | $2,000 less |
| $125,000 | $122,500 | $2,500 less |
| $150,000 | $147,000 | $3,000 less |
| $200,000 | $196,000 | $4,000 less |
London vs Amsterdam: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 2%. Amsterdam is the more affordable option.
Rent: London has a rent index of 100, while Amsterdam has 105.
Average Salaries: London: $3,800/month vs Amsterdam: $2,924/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, London wins 2, while Amsterdam wins 4.
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