Need help regarding cost of living in Amsterdam

A recent thread on this topic: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=760661

Hi Aneesh,

Thanks a lot for your reply. I already checked the forum post before asking my question. My queries are partially answered in that post.

Say like, if I get around 4000 Euro per month, will that be enough for a decent living  and decent saving in Amsterdam? Moreover, I did cost calculation in Numbeo website and got an estimate. However, I would like to know real time experience of people who are already living there, so that it will help me to negotiate my salary.

Thank you,
MVG.

Are you asking here how much you should ask for? No one can tell you because we all have different living standards. But if you are asking could you live on €4000 a month then yes. Look at the Numbeo website, that is updated all the time.

Hi MVG and welcome to the Forum.

The extra costs you are looking to put a number on are variable depending on where you live, where you shop, what car you drive, where you send your kids to school - I could go on and on; for example Council taxes vary depending on which Gemeente provides your services; if you wish to try and tie it down further, then just use Google and enter "Gemeente Belasting" in the search window, followed by the name of the place you intend to live.  Further, speak to the HR department of where you are looking to work, ask them if they have any data you can use.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
Expat Team