Amsterdam Cost of Living 2026
Netherlands · Big city — pricier than the US average. Updated September 2026 Not just the exchange rate: how cheap it feels on your own income, and where a price turns into a rip-off.
Amsterdam price table & rip-off thresholds
| Item | Base price | Normal range | Rip-off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | €15$17.4 | €10.5 – €24 | €28.8+ |
| Street food1 item | €6.8$7.91 | €4.08 – €12.24 | €14.69+ |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | €34$39.5 | €23.8 – €54.4 | €65.28+ |
| Bakery & dessert1 item | €3.1$3.6 | €1.86 – €5.58 | €6.7+ |
| Coffeeone cup | €3.5$4.07 | €2.1 – €5.6 | €6.72+ |
| Fruit juiceone cup | €4.5$5.23 | €2.7 – €8.1 | €9.72+ |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | €5$5.81 | €3 – €9.5 | €11.4+ |
| Bottled water | €2$2.33 | €1.4 – €4 | €4.8+ |
| Beerone bottle | €5$5.81 | €3 – €8.5 | €10.2+ |
| Cocktail & wineone cup | €13$15.1 | €7.8 – €22.1 | €26.52+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | €14$16.3 | €11.2 – €22.4 | €26.88+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €10$11.6 | €7 – €18 | €21.6+ |
| Transitone ride | €3$3.49 | €2.7 – €3.9 | €4.68+ |
| Scooter rentalper day | €34$39.5 | €23.8 – €54.4 | €65.28+ |
| Hotel night3-star | €150$174 | €90 – €240 | €288+ |
| Laundry | €4$4.65 | €2.8 – €6.4 | €7.68+ |
| SIM card1 week data | €13$15.1 | €9.1 – €22.1 | €26.52+ |
| Haircutcut | €22$25.6 | €13.2 – €39.6 | €47.52+ |
| Massage1 hour | €64$74.4 | €44.8 – €102.4 | €122.88+ |
| Half-day tourper person | €52$60.5 | €36.4 – €83.2 | €99.84+ |
| Entry ticketTourist town | €17$19.8 | €13.6 – €23.8 | €28.56+ |
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in what travelers actually paid. Rate €0.86 per USD, for reference.
Live prices reported in Amsterdam
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FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Amsterdam for a month?
A short-term studio rental (about $4,216) plus food, coffee, transport and a SIM (about $2,147) comes to roughly $6,363 a month. A local long-term lease (studio €1,600) brings it down a lot.
What is a realistic daily budget for Amsterdam?
A mid-range room (about $180 a night) plus three meals, a coffee and two taxi rides is about $323 a day. Hostels and local eateries bring it well under that.
How do I know if a taxi in Amsterdam is overcharging?
For 5 km in the city, expect €11.2 – €22.4. Anything above €26.88 is suspicious. The app's Price Check lets you pick the distance and gives a verdict in seconds.
How much is a coffee or a local meal in Amsterdam?
Coffee about €3.5 ($4.07), a local meal about €15 ($17.4), dinner at a mid-range restaurant about €34.