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Netherlands

Amsterdam

World-class infrastructure, English-first culture, expensive but reliable

In Amsterdam, a mid-range month runs about $3,534 (€3,063) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very High

More expensive day to day than about 90% of cities

Internet10/10

Among the 1% fastest cities for internet

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking6.6/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English10/10

More English-friendly than about 95% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness9.5/10

Better wellness options than about 95% of cities

Getting There9.8/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to reach

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

35 categories for Amsterdam, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Brussels (~150 km) · Berlin (~600 km)
  • Freediving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Zurich (~600 km) · Copenhagen (~600 km)

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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  • Brussels, BelgiumCentral and practical as an EU hub, but rarely anyone's first-choice nomad base over its neighbors.
  • London, United KingdomA global hub with unmatched connectivity and culture, offset by a very high cost of living.
  • Paris, FranceIconic, world-class culture and food, at a price and pace that suits established nomads more than budget-first ones.
  • Berlin, GermanyStartup capital of Europe; huge expat and remote-work population
  • Copenhagen, DenmarkEffortlessly livable and bike-friendly, with a high cost of living to match its high quality of life.
  • Edinburgh, United KingdomHistoric and walkable, but a smaller, quieter nomad scene than London or the continental hubs.