Amsterdam, Netherlands
-2% vs Amsterdam avgWatergraafsmeer 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).
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.
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.
Estimated annual deductions on a €51,446 salary in Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
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 |
| 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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Watergraafsmeer is near the city average for Amsterdam. Costs are about -2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
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.