City comparison
23 attributes compared, 23 with verified data on both sides. The higher value in each row is bolded for scanning — higher isn’t always better (e.g. lower cost), so weigh each against your goal.
Amsterdam
8
metrics won
Berlin
14
metrics won
Berlin wins on 14 of 22 comparable money metrics. Details below — and remember, “better” depends on your goal.
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index (index) | 101 | 86 | −15 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Count (count) | 12 | 20 | +8 |
Analysis
Amsterdam and Berlin are compared across 23 city attributes, 23 with verified data on both sides. The comparison below is built entirely from evidence-backed facts in the knowledge graph.
Decision intelligence
Every value is backed by stored evidence and a confidence score. Information is for general guidance only.
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Groceries (mid) (/month) | $363 | $340 | −22.68 |
| Inexpensive Restaurant Meal (/meal) | $20 | $16 | −4.53 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (/visit) | $45 | $68 | +22.68 |
| Health Insurance (/month) | $159 | $284 | +124.74 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent — 1BR City Centre (/month) | $2,155 | $1,588 | −567 |
| Rent — 1BR Outside Centre (/month) | $1,701 | $1,191 | −510.3 |
| Rent — 3BR City Centre (/month) | $3,969 | $2,948 | −1,020.6 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Program Count (count) | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 60 Mbps (/month) | $45 | $40 | −5.67 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Index (score) | 70 | 64 | −6 |
| Digital Nomad Score (score) | 78 | 76 | −2 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (count) | 920,000 | 3,700,000 | +2,780,000 |
| Latitude (degrees) | 52.368 | 52.52 | +0.152 |
| Longitude (degrees) | 4.904 | 13.405 | +8.501 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile 10GB (/month) | $17 | $23 | +5.67 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing power index (index) | 106 | 105 | −1 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savings score (score) | 28 | 35 | +7 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Income Tax Rate (%) | 37% | 38% | +1 |
| VAT Rate (%) | 21% | 19% | −2 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Transit Pass (/month) | $113 | $56 | −57.83 |
| Attribute | Amsterdam | Berlin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities (85 sqm) (/month) | $227 | $295 | +68.04 |
Across the 23 shared metrics, Amsterdam posts the higher figure on 12 and Berlin on 10. Whether higher is better depends on the metric — lower is preferable for costs and taxes, higher for salaries and economic output.
Questions
Amsterdam and Berlin are compared across 23 city attributes, 23 with verified data on both sides. The comparison below is built entirely from evidence-backed facts in the knowledge graph.
Amsterdam is 920,000 count and Berlin is 3,700,000 count, a difference of about 75%.
Amsterdam is 4.904 degrees and Berlin is 13.405 degrees, a difference of about 63%.
Amsterdam is $113 /month and Berlin is $56 /month, a difference of about 51%.
Amsterdam is $159 /month and Berlin is $284 /month, a difference of about 44%.
On monthly transit pass, Berlin is the lower of the two (Amsterdam: $113 /month, Berlin: $56 /month). Overall affordability depends on which costs matter most to you.