Amsterdam vs London
Salary & cost of living comparison
Metric
Amsterdam
London
Median Salary
$52,000
$52,000
Rent (1BR)
$1,800
↓
$2,300
↑
Rent (2BR)
$2,500
↓
$3,200
↑
CoL Index
72
↓
85
↑
Groceries
72
↓
82
↑
Transport
$105
↓
$180
↑
Tax Rate
37%
↑
31%
↓
Tech Hub
8/10
↓
9/10
↑
Cost of Living Ratio
1.18
London is more expensive
Rent Ratio
1.28
Salary Equivalent Ratio
1.18
💰 Salary Equivalents
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in Amsterdam
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in London
Common salary equivalents:
$50k in Amsterdam
=
$59k in London
$80k in Amsterdam
=
$94k in London
$100k in Amsterdam
=
$118k in London
$120k in Amsterdam
=
$142k in London
$150k in Amsterdam
=
$177k in London
$200k in Amsterdam
=
$236k in London
📈 Monthly Budget Breakdown
Amsterdam
$2,734/mo net
Rent $1,800
Groceries $324
Transport $105
Utilities $108
Leisure $180
Savings $217
London
$3,141/mo net
Rent $2,300
Groceries $369
Transport $180
Utilities $128
Leisure $213
Savings $0
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, London is approximately 18% more expensive than Amsterdam based on overall cost of living index.
To maintain the same standard of living as a $100,000 salary in Amsterdam, you would need approximately $118,000 in London.
London has a lower effective tax rate. Amsterdam has an effective rate of 37% while London has 31%.
London ranks higher for tech workers with a tech hub score of 9/10 compared to 8/10.