Amsterdam vs Hong Kong: cost of living for digital nomads
Amsterdam, Netherlands and Hong Kong, Hong Kong, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Amsterdam is about 13% cheaper than Hong Kong for a month of nomad living ($3,290 vs $3,790).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,800 in Amsterdam against $2,200 in Hong Kong.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Hong Kong: 250 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Amsterdam is temperate; Hong Kong is tropical.
Amsterdam wins 5 of the measured lines; Hong Kong wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Amsterdam or Hong Kong?
Amsterdam is cheaper: about $3,290/month against $3,790/month in Hong Kong, roughly 13% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Amsterdam or Hong Kong?
Amsterdam and Hong Kong score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Amsterdam or Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Amsterdam.
| Line | Amsterdam | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,290 | $3,790 |
| Rent | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| Food | $620 | $650 |
| Transport | $80 | $80 |
| Coworking | $230 | $260 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 250 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Amsterdam September 10, 2026, Hong Kong September 11, 2026.