London vs Amsterdam
Salary & cost of living comparison
Metric
London
Amsterdam
Median Salary
$52,000
$52,000
Rent (1BR)
$2,300
↑
$1,800
↓
Rent (2BR)
$3,200
↑
$2,500
↓
CoL Index
85
↑
72
↓
Groceries
82
↑
72
↓
Transport
$180
↑
$105
↓
Tax Rate
31%
↓
37%
↑
Tech Hub
9/10
↑
8/10
↓
Cost of Living Ratio
0.85
Amsterdam is cheaper
Rent Ratio
0.78
Salary Equivalent Ratio
0.85
💰 Salary Equivalents
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in London
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in Amsterdam
Common salary equivalents:
$50k in London
=
$43k in Amsterdam
$80k in London
=
$68k in Amsterdam
$100k in London
=
$85k in Amsterdam
$120k in London
=
$102k in Amsterdam
$150k in London
=
$128k in Amsterdam
$200k in London
=
$170k in Amsterdam
📈 Monthly Budget Breakdown
London
$3,141/mo net
Rent $2,300
Groceries $369
Transport $180
Utilities $128
Leisure $213
Savings $0
Amsterdam
$2,734/mo net
Rent $1,800
Groceries $324
Transport $105
Utilities $108
Leisure $180
Savings $217
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Amsterdam is approximately 15% cheaper than London based on overall cost of living index.
To maintain the same standard of living as a $100,000 salary in London, you would need approximately $85,000 in Amsterdam.
London has a lower effective tax rate. London has an effective rate of 31% while Amsterdam has 37%.
London ranks higher for tech workers with a tech hub score of 9/10 compared to 8/10.