Cost of Living & Salary Comparison 2026
Overall, Luxembourg City is approximately 17% cheaper than Amsterdam based on our cost of living index. Amsterdam has a COLI of 82.6 (ranked #8 of 113 cities), while Luxembourg City has a COLI of 68.4 (ranked #26).
When it comes to housing, one-bedroom apartment rent in Amsterdam averages $1,800/month compared to $1,800/month in Luxembourg City. That makes Luxembourg City approximately 0% cheaper for rent alone.
Luxembourg City has lower total deductions (29.6%) compared to Amsterdam (37.0%), meaning you keep more of your gross salary in Luxembourg City. When evaluating a relocation, remember that total deductions directly impact your take-home pay and should be weighed alongside cost of living differences.
Full breakdown of mandatory payroll deductions for a mid-range salary as a local employee in each city.
Rates shown for local employees. Expat deductions may differ — use the main converter for personalized calculations.
If you earn €63,592 in Amsterdam, you would need approximately €52,660 in Luxembourg City to maintain the same purchasing power. That is 17% less thanks to lower cost of living.
COLI-scaled lifestyle equivalents of New York mid-range salaries — not local market pay. For verified/OECD local-market figures see salary pages.
| Job Title | Amsterdam (EUR) | Luxembourg City (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor (General) | €126,065 | €104,392 |
| Software Engineer | €59,530 | €49,296 |
| Product Manager | €70,036 | €57,996 |
| Lawyer | €70,036 | €57,996 |
| Data Scientist | €66,534 | €55,096 |
| Marketing Manager | €50,426 | €41,757 |
| Teacher | €33,617 | €27,838 |
| Nurse | €40,621 | €33,638 |
These are COLI lifestyle equivalents of the New York mid baseline, not typical local market pay. See methodology and profession×city salary pages for market figures with source badges.
| Neighborhood | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Canal Ring (Centrum) | 1.30x (+30%) |
| Oud-Zuid | 1.28x (+28%) |
| Jordaan | 1.25x (+25%) |
| Zuidas | 1.20x (+20%) |
| Oud-West | 1.15x (+15%) |
| Neighborhood | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Ville Haute | 1.30x (+30%) |
| Kirchberg | 1.22x (+22%) |
| Belair | 1.18x (+18%) |
| Limpertsberg | 1.15x (+15%) |
| Grund | 1.08x (+8%) |
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Open Salary ConverterAmsterdam is more expensive overall. Amsterdam has a COLI of 82.6 while Luxembourg City has a COLI of 68.4, making Luxembourg City approximately 17% cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living as €63,592 in Amsterdam, you would need approximately €52,660 in Luxembourg City.
Average one-bedroom rent in Amsterdam is $1,800/month compared to $1,800/month in Luxembourg City. Luxembourg City has lower rent by approximately 0%.
Luxembourg City has lower total deductions (29.6%) compared to Amsterdam (37.0%), meaning you keep more of your gross salary in Luxembourg City.
Cost of living indices (COLI) are benchmarked to New York City = 100 and derived from Numbeo and Expatistan crowd-sourced price surveys, cross-referenced with national statistics agencies. Rent data from Numbeo Property Prices.
Salary ranges are compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OES), Glassdoor, and PayScale. Tax rates are approximate effective rates for mid-range earners based on OECD Taxing Wages and national tax authorities. Exchange rates from the European Central Bank. Neighborhood multipliers are estimated from local rental indices and property data.
Last updated: 2026-08-31. Data is refreshed periodically. All figures are estimates for informational purposes only.