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Cost of Living in Amsterdam
International job market with a severe student housing shortage. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Amsterdam — rent, food, transport and insurance — in EUR and rupees.
- Rent €800 – €1,200/month
- Total €1,505 – €1,905/month
- ≈ ₹1.6 lakh – ₹2.1 lakh/month
- 2 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Amsterdam as a student?
Budget €1,505 – €1,905 a month (about ₹1.6 lakh – ₹2.1 lakh), or €18,100 – €22,900 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at €800 – €1,200. 4 of the 5 cities we track in the Netherlands have lower rents.
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Official sources: IND — Study in the Netherlands
Amsterdam budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- €800 – €1,200 a month
- Monthly budget
- €1,505 – €1,905
- Yearly budget
- €18,100 – €22,900
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹20 lakh – ₹25 lakh
- Health cover
- Student health insurance is required; Dutch basic insurance applies if you take a job
- Getting around
- Most students cycle; an OV-chipkaart covers buses, trams and trains
- Exchange rate used
- €1 ≈ ₹109
Monthly budget
Student budget in Amsterdam
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Cutting costs in Amsterdam
Cook at home
Groceries for about €300 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Use student transport
Most students cycle; an OV-chipkaart covers buses, trams and trains
Work part-time
Up to 16 hours a week during term (employer needs a work permit) or full time in June–August
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About €1,505 – €1,905 (₹1.6 lakh – ₹2.1 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs €800 – €1,200 a month.
Part-time work (up to 16 hours a week during term (employer needs a work permit) or full time in June–August) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
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