Amsterdam vs Tampines: cost of living for digital nomads
Amsterdam, Netherlands and Tampines, 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
- Tampines is about 0% cheaper than Amsterdam for a month of nomad living ($3,280 vs $3,290).
- Tampines scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Tampines: 280 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Amsterdam is temperate; Tampines is tropical.
Amsterdam wins 2 of the measured lines; Tampines wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Amsterdam or Tampines?
Tampines is cheaper: about $3,280/month against $3,290/month in Amsterdam, roughly 0% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Amsterdam or Tampines?
Tampines scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Amsterdam.
Which has faster internet, Amsterdam or Tampines?
Tampines has faster typical internet: 280 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Amsterdam.
| Line | Amsterdam | Tampines |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,290 | $3,280 |
| Rent | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Food | $620 | $590 |
| Transport | $80 | $80 |
| Coworking | $230 | $240 |
| 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, Tampines September 11, 2026.