Amsterdam vs Somerset: cost of living for digital nomads
Amsterdam, Netherlands and Somerset, Bermuda, 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 14% cheaper than Somerset for a month of nomad living ($3,290 vs $3,840).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,800 in Amsterdam against $2,200 in Somerset.
- Somerset scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Amsterdam: 200 Mbps typical against 190 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Amsterdam wins 6 of the measured lines; Somerset wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Amsterdam or Somerset?
Amsterdam is cheaper: about $3,290/month against $3,840/month in Somerset, roughly 14% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Amsterdam or Somerset?
Somerset scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Amsterdam.
Which has faster internet, Amsterdam or Somerset?
Amsterdam has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 190 Mbps in Somerset.
| Line | Amsterdam | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,290 | $3,840 |
| Rent | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| Food | $620 | $760 |
| Transport | $80 | $85 |
| Coworking | $230 | $175 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 190 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
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, Somerset September 11, 2026.