Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and one of the most visited European cities among tourists. Each year the city is visited by 5 to 20 million tourists. Many people think about moving to permanent residence in the Netherlands. Therefore, in one article we will talk about the cost of living and prices in Amsterdam in 2018 for food, public transport, taxis, utilities, hotels, hostels, entertainment and apartment rental.
№ 1. Prices for hotels and hostels in Amsterdam in 2018
Hotels
Hotel Rating
Double Room for 1 night (EUR)
1 star
30.00-60.00 €
2 stars
45.00-170.00 €
3 stars
50.00-200.00 €
4 stars
75.00-260.00 €
5 stars
140.00-400.00 €
Hostels
Hostels
One bed for one night (EUR)
Price range
20.00-45.00 €
№ 2. Prices for rental apartments and utilities in Amsterdam in 2018
Monthly rent of apartments
Area and number of bedrooms
The central areas. Monthly in Euro (EUR)
Outside the center. Monthly in Euro (EUR)
Studio or apartment with one bedroom. 30-40 sq.m.
1490 €
1125 €
Apartment with 2 bedrooms. 40-60 sq.m.
2025 €
1450 €
Apartment with 3 bedrooms. 70-90 sq.m.
2560 €
1770 €
Monthly utilities
Area and number of bedrooms
Monthly (electricity, garbage, cold water, elevator) in Euro (EUR)
Studio or apartment with one bedroom. 30-40 sq.m.
135.00 €
Apartment with 2 bedrooms. 40-60 sq.m.
150.00 €
Apartment with 3 bedrooms. 70-90 sq.m.
165.00 €
№ 3. Additional monthly expenses in Amsterdam 2018
Home Internet, mobile communication, public transport, gym or fitness club
Additional monthly expenses
Monthly in Euro (EUR)
Mobile connection
50.00 € (1 minute of conversation = 0.25 €)
Home Internet (60 Mbps)
38.00 €
1-month ticket (public transport)
90.00 €
Subscription (gym or fitness club)
35.00 €
№ 4. The average net salary in Amsterdam in 2018
City
Average monthly net salary in euro (EUR)
Amsterdam
2570 $
№ 5. Prices for apartments in Amsterdam (buy)
Area (square meters)
Central areas
Outside the center
The average price for 1 sq.m.
6230 €
4000 €
Studio. 30 sq.m.
186 900 €
120 000 €
Apartment with 2 bedrooms. 50 sq.m.
311 500 €
200 000 €
№ 6. Food Prices in Amsterdam in 2018
The average price of food in supermarkets Amsterdam in 2018: meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, alcohol, juice, bread, eggs, cigarettes, pasta, rice, chips.
List of products
Weight (kg and liters)
Euro (EUR)
Meat, fish, seafood and dairy products
Milk
1 liter
1.04 €
Chicken breasts fillet
1 kg
8.43 €
Beef
1 kg
14.13 €
Cheese
1 kg
10.26 €
Pork
1 kg
12.00 €
Ham
1 kg
14.00-18.00 €
Sausage
1 kg
8.00-10.00 €
Bacon
1 kg
16.00-20.00 €
Fresh fish
1 kg
15.00-20.00 €
Vegetables and fruits
Apples
1 kg
2.30 €
Bananas
1 kg
1.82 €
Oranges
1 kg
1.73 €
Tomato
1 kg
2.22 €
Cucumbers
1 kg
2.00-3.00 €
Potato
1 kg
1.61 €
Onion
1 kg
1.37 €
Cabbage
1 kg
1.10 €
Grapes
1 kg
3.00-4.00 €
Peaches
1 kg
2.00-3.00 €
Drinks, alcohol and other food products
Pasta
1 kg
2.00-4.00 €
Rice
1 kg
1.84 €
Bread
500 gr
1.44 €
Eggs
10 pieces
2.40 €
Juice
1 liter
2.00-3.00 €
Water
1.5 liter
0.94 €
A bottle of wine
0.7 liter
6.00-8.00 €
Beer (imported)
0.5 liter
2.50 €
Domestic Beer
0.5 liter
1.11 €
Cigarettes Marlboro
1 packet
6.70 €
Chips
230 gr
2.20 €
Coca Cola
1.5 liter
2.00 €
Prices in cafes and restaurants in Amsterdam: the average bill for 1 person
List. Cafes, restaurants and fast food
Average bill for 1 person in Euro (EUR)
A cafe. Lunch or dinner
15.00-20.00 €
Restaurants. Lunch or dinner
30.00-40.00 €
Fast food (McDonald's, Burger King, Subway)
8.00-10.00 €
№ 7. Prices for public transport, taxis and gasoline in Amsterdam in 2018
Types of transport
Euro (EUR)
Taxi
Boarding A Taxi
4.00 €
Taxi for 1 km (average cost)
2.00 €
Total price for 3 km
10.00 €
Taxi from airport to city center
45.00-60.00 €
Public transport
Single ticket (buses, metro, trams)
2.90 €
Train from airport to center center
4.20 €
Ticket for 1 day (tram/bus)
7.50 €
Ticket for 2 days
12.50 €
Ticket for 3 days
17.00 €
Ticket for 1 month
90.00 €
One-hour canal cruise
17.50 €
Gasoline
1 liter
1.57 €
№ 8. Prices for entertainment in Amsterdam in 2018: museums, galleries, excursions, cruises
List of entertainment, museums, galleries, etc.
Prices in euro (EUR) for adults
Amsterdam Card (discounts on museums, one-time channel cruise and unlimited number of trips by public transport) for 1 day
