Is Buitenveldert Expensive?

Amsterdam, Netherlands

-8% vs Amsterdam avg

Living in Buitenveldert, Amsterdam

Buitenveldert is a relatively affordable area in Amsterdam, with a cost of living index of 76.0 — that is -8% compared to the Amsterdam average. At #12 of 20, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,404/month, compared to a range of €1,068 in Geuzenveld to €1,984 in Canal Ring (Centrum).

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Buitenveldert, housing takes up roughly 39% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 16%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €56,164 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Buitenveldert

Salaries in Buitenveldert reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 76.0:

After tax and deductions of 37.0% in Netherlands, take-home pay for someone earning €56,164 would be roughly €35,384/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

76.0
COLI Index
0.92x
vs City Avg
€1,404
Est. 1BR Rent
#12
of 20 Areas
37.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Buitenveldert

Estimated annual deductions on a €48,330 salary in Buitenveldert, Amsterdam (local employee).

Income Tax
15%
Social Premiums
21.8%
Total Deductions: 37.0%
Est. Take-Home: €30,462/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Buitenveldert would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $57,000
London GBP £49,053
Dubai AED AED 285,216

Other Neighborhoods in Amsterdam

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Canal Ring (Centrum) 107.4 1.30x +30%
Oud-Zuid 105.7 1.28x +28%
Jordaan 103.2 1.25x +25%
Zuidas 99.1 1.20x +20%
Oud-West 95.0 1.15x +15%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Buitenveldert:

Redfern, Sydney JLT, Dubai Normal Heights, San Diego Tenderloin, San Francisco Daly City, San Francisco Kichijoji (Musashino), Tokyo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buitenveldert expensive in Amsterdam?

Buitenveldert is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Amsterdam. It costs about -8% less than the city average, ranking #12 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Buitenveldert compare to the Amsterdam average?

The cost of living in Buitenveldert is below the Amsterdam average. With a multiplier of 0.92x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -8% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Statistics Netherlands (CBS) · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.