Is Watergraafsmeer Expensive?

Amsterdam, Netherlands

-2% vs Amsterdam avg

Living in Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam

Watergraafsmeer is a moderately-priced area within Amsterdam, with a cost of living index of 80.9 — that is -2% compared to the Amsterdam average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #10 out of 20 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,496/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 Watergraafsmeer, housing takes up roughly 41% 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 €59,827 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Watergraafsmeer

Salaries in Watergraafsmeer reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 80.9:

After tax and deductions of 37.0% in Netherlands, take-home pay for someone earning €59,827 would be roughly €37,691/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

80.9
COLI Index
0.98x
vs City Avg
€1,496
Est. 1BR Rent
#10
of 20 Areas
37.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Watergraafsmeer

Estimated annual deductions on a €51,446 salary in Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam (local employee).

Income Tax
16%
Social Premiums
20.5%
Total Deductions: 37.0%
Est. Take-Home: €32,426/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $60,675
London GBP £52,216
Dubai AED AED 303,605

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 Watergraafsmeer:

Discovery Bay, Hong Kong Kirkland, Seattle Koto (Toyosu), Tokyo Bucktown, Chicago Hackney, London Glebe, Sydney

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Watergraafsmeer expensive in Amsterdam?

Watergraafsmeer is near the city average for Amsterdam. Costs are about -2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Watergraafsmeer compare to the Amsterdam average?

The cost of living in Watergraafsmeer is near the Amsterdam average. With a multiplier of 0.98x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -2% 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.