Which is cheaper, Amsterdam or Berlin?

Berlin is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 62 vs 72 for Amsterdam. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,350 vs $2,000.

Which is better for digital nomads, Amsterdam or Berlin?

Amsterdam edges ahead with a NoodlePants Nomad Score of null vs null, factoring in internet (—), affordability and community.

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Amsterdam vs Berlin — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Amsterdam

Netherlands

COL Index

premium

Berlin

Germany

COL Index

mid-priced

NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Berlin edges out Amsterdam on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 62 vs 72 (mid-priced vs premium). Berlin scores higher on safety (null/100), and Berlin wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Amsterdam takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric

Amsterdam

Berlin

Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)

$2,000

$1,350

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$1,500

$1,000

NoodlePants COL Index

Safety Score

—

Internet Speed

—

Nomad Score

—

Healthcare Score

—

Digital Nomad Visa

Not available

Who is each city for?

Amsterdam is better for…

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Berlin is better for…

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