Amsterdam, Netherlands
-25% vs Amsterdam avgNieuw-West is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Amsterdam, with a cost of living index of 61.9 — that is -25% compared to the Amsterdam average. Ranked #18 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,145/month, compared to a range of €1,068 in Geuzenveld to €1,984 in Canal Ring (Centrum).
For a typical resident of Nieuw-West, housing takes up roughly 32% 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 €45,786 before tax.
Salaries in Nieuw-West reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 61.9:
After tax and deductions of 37.0% in Netherlands, take-home pay for someone earning €45,786 would be roughly €28,845/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €39,363 salary in Nieuw-West, Amsterdam (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Nieuw-West would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $46,425 |
| London | GBP | £39,953 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 232,301 |
| 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% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Nieuw-West, Amsterdam to maintain your lifestyle.
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Nieuw-West is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Amsterdam. It costs about -25% less than the city average, ranking #18 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Nieuw-West is well below the Amsterdam average. With a multiplier of 0.75x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -25% compared to the city baseline.