Amsterdam vs Paris: cost of living for digital nomads
Amsterdam, Netherlands and Paris, France, 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
- Paris is about 10% cheaper than Amsterdam for a month of nomad living ($2,960 vs $3,290).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,500 in Paris against $1,800 in Amsterdam.
- Amsterdam scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Paris: 220 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Amsterdam wins 1 of the measured lines; Paris wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Amsterdam or Paris?
Paris is cheaper: about $2,960/month against $3,290/month in Amsterdam, roughly 10% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Amsterdam or Paris?
Amsterdam scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Paris.
Which has faster internet, Amsterdam or Paris?
Paris has faster typical internet: 220 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Amsterdam.
| Line | Amsterdam | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,290 | $2,960 |
| Rent | $1,800 | $1,500 |
| Food | $620 | $620 |
| Transport | $80 | $80 |
| Coworking | $230 | $220 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 220 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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, Paris September 11, 2026.