Amsterdam vs Warsaw: cost of living for digital nomads
Amsterdam, Netherlands and Warsaw, Poland, 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
- Warsaw is about 50% cheaper than Amsterdam for a month of nomad living ($1,660 vs $3,290).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $750 in Warsaw against $1,800 in Amsterdam.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Warsaw: 250 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Amsterdam is temperate; Warsaw is continental.
Amsterdam wins 0 of the measured lines; Warsaw wins 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Amsterdam or Warsaw?
Warsaw is cheaper: about $1,660/month against $3,290/month in Amsterdam, roughly 50% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Amsterdam or Warsaw?
Amsterdam and Warsaw score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Amsterdam or Warsaw?
Warsaw has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Amsterdam.
| Line | Amsterdam | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,290 | $1,660 |
| Rent | $1,800 | $750 |
| Food | $620 | $400 |
| Transport | $80 | $40 |
| Coworking | $230 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 250 |
| Climate | temperate | continental |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
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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, Warsaw September 11, 2026.