Amsterdam vs Jurong: cost of living for digital nomads
Amsterdam, Netherlands and Jurong, Singapore, 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 4% cheaper than Jurong for a month of nomad living ($3,290 vs $3,410).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,800 in Amsterdam against $1,900 in Jurong.
- Jurong scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Jurong: 280 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Amsterdam is temperate; Jurong is tropical.
Amsterdam wins 4 of the measured lines; Jurong wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Amsterdam or Jurong?
Amsterdam is cheaper: about $3,290/month against $3,410/month in Jurong, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Amsterdam or Jurong?
Jurong scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Amsterdam.
Which has faster internet, Amsterdam or Jurong?
Jurong has faster typical internet: 280 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Amsterdam.
| Line | Amsterdam | Jurong |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,290 | $3,410 |
| Rent | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| Food | $620 | $600 |
| Transport | $80 | $80 |
| Coworking | $230 | $250 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 280 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | island |
| 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, Jurong September 11, 2026.