Seattle Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Amsterdam Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Seattle
vs
98
Amsterdam
Seattle is 16 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Seattle
vs
105
Amsterdam
Seattle is 27 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Seattle
vs
88
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
92
Seattle
vs
95
Amsterdam
Seattle is 3 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Seattle
vs
92
Amsterdam
Seattle is 4 pts cheaper
Utilities
85
Seattle
vs
110
Amsterdam
Seattle is 25 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Amsterdam to match a Seattle salary
| Salary in Seattle | Equivalent in Amsterdam | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $59,756 | $9,756 more |
| $75,000 | $89,634 | $14,634 more |
| $100,000 | $119,512 | $19,512 more |
| $125,000 | $149,390 | $24,390 more |
| $150,000 | $179,268 | $29,268 more |
| $200,000 | $239,024 | $39,024 more |
Seattle vs Amsterdam: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 16%. Seattle is the more affordable option.
Rent: Seattle has a rent index of 78, while Amsterdam has 105.
Average Salaries: Seattle: $5,800/month vs Amsterdam: $2,924/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Seattle wins 5, while Amsterdam wins 1.
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