Boston Wins
3
of 6 categories
Tied
2
categories
Amsterdam Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Boston
vs
98
Amsterdam
Boston is 10 pts cheaper
Rent
90
Boston
vs
105
Amsterdam
Boston is 15 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Boston
vs
88
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 4 pts cheaper
Restaurants
95
Boston
vs
95
Amsterdam
Same cost
Transport
85
Boston
vs
92
Amsterdam
Boston is 7 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Boston
vs
110
Amsterdam
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Amsterdam to match a Boston salary
| Salary in Boston | Equivalent in Amsterdam | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $55,682 | $5,682 more |
| $75,000 | $83,523 | $8,523 more |
| $100,000 | $111,364 | $11,364 more |
| $125,000 | $139,205 | $14,205 more |
| $150,000 | $167,045 | $17,045 more |
| $200,000 | $222,727 | $22,727 more |
Boston vs Amsterdam: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 10%. Boston is the more affordable option.
Rent: Boston has a rent index of 90, while Amsterdam has 105.
Average Salaries: Boston: $5,200/month vs Amsterdam: $2,924/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Boston wins 3, while Amsterdam wins 1.
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