🇳🇱 Europe — Schengen
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Compact, English-friendly hub; very tight and expensive rental market
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Amsterdam climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 74,588 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 317 Mbps | 171 Mbps | 8 ms | 71,126 |
| Mobile | 195 Mbps | 30.2 Mbps | 21 ms | 3,462 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,364 | EUR 1,177 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $4,051 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $4,882 | EUR 4,211 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $4,795 | EUR 4,136 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $2,687 | EUR 2,317 |
| 1BR outside center | $1,998 | EUR 1,724 |
| 3BR city center | $4,067 | EUR 3,508 |
| 3BR outside center | $3,054 | EUR 2,634 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $1,033 | EUR 891 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $694 | EUR 598 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $25.51 | EUR 22.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $104.35 | EUR 90.00 |
| Fast food combo | $16.23 | EUR 14.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $10.50 | EUR 9.06 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $5.60 | EUR 4.83 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $306 | EUR 264 |
| Phone plan / mo | $24 | EUR 20.76 |
| Internet / mo | $54 | EUR 46.86 |
| Gym membership / mo | $69 | EUR 59.50 |
| Cinema ticket | $17.39 | EUR 15.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $2,779 | EUR 2,397 |
| International school / yr | $20,114 | EUR 17,348 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $42,886 | EUR 36,990 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Netherlands
Country-level research that applies to living in Amsterdam — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes → PR at 5 yrs; DAFT years count |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 49.5% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Netherlands profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo