Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and arguably the party capital of Europe. It attracts droves of party goers every week enticed by it's laid back feel, party scene, liberal stance on drugs, stunning architecture and picteresque canals.
The Good
- 🎉 Excellent nightlife
- 😋 Decent food options
- 🍜 Streetfood
- ☕ Coffee
- 👴 Strong ex-pat community
- 📡 Strong wifi coverage
- 🏛️ Architecture
- 🥰 Beautiful
The Bad
- 👮 Not the safest
- 🚘 Traffic
- 🥶 Cold winters
- 🌧️ Rains a lot
- 🥴 Can get a little rowdy
- 📸 Very Touristy
Living costs
- Amsterdam is the most expensive place (out of 4) to live in Netherlands
- The average salary in Amsterdam is
- It's about 16% more expensive to live in Amsterdam than it is Paris
- You can expect to spend around $3,257.59 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026
Safety
Generally safe with low violent crime rates; however, petty crime like pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas.
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Who it suits
Places near Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Busy Port, modern design and cool bars
Nijmegen
Bang average Dutchness
Eindhoven
Innovation, Dutch design, and tech-driven city
Antwerp
Diamonds, fashion and waffles
Ghent
Canals, cathedrals and nightlife
Bruges
Charming, chilled and timeless
Brussels
Chocolate, waffles and beer
Düsseldorf
Riverside charm with a cosmopolitan feel
Dortmund
Football fanatics with industrial history
Cologne
Iconic cathedral, Kölsch beer, and a carnival spirit.