How much does it cost to live in Amsterdam? (2020)

Amsterdam is one of the most international and expat-friendly cities in the world (almost 200 nationalities)—but how much does it cost to live here in 2020? I’ll explain in detail how much I spent in 2020 including monthly breakdowns of rent, groceries, eating out, and all others. Plus, I’ll do a budget overview using 3 real salaries. the budget of a single, young professional living in Amsterdam during COVID (restaurants and cafes were mainly closed)—so you could think of this as a low-cost budget. ⏰ Jan 1 - Dec 31 2020 (during COVID!) 📊 Monthly expense breakdown 💶 3 salary breakdowns Chapters: 0:00 Want to live in Amsterdam? 0:29 Housing & Rent 1:44 Groceries 2:45 Eating Out (Food & Drinks) 3:20 Transportation 4:59 Other (Healthcare) 5:47 Dental Care 6:18 Total 2020 Expenses 6:55 Salary #1 Breakdown (Minimum Wage) 7:23 Salary #2 Breakdown (Medium Wage) 7:55 Salary #3 Breakdown (High Wage) 8:43 Summary 💡Helpful links: 🏠 Website for NL housing: ⚖️ Dutch income tax calcul