What is the cheapest country to live in Europe?

Portugal and Spain generally have the lowest cost of living among Western European countries, with monthly costs around €1,200–€1,500 for a single person. Eastern European countries are cheaper but are not yet covered in this comparison.

How much does it cost to live in Berlin vs Amsterdam?

Berlin averages around €1,400–€1,600/month for a single person (including rent), while Amsterdam is higher at €1,700–€2,100/month. The biggest difference is in rent — Amsterdam is roughly 40% more expensive for housing.

Cost of Living Comparison — 19 Countries & Major Cities

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

Single person, 1-bedroom apartment. Sources: Eurostat, national stats, community data.

Berlin

Germany

€1,956

per month

Rent€1100

Groceries€320

Transport€86

Utilities€250

Healthcare€200

Amsterdam

Netherlands

€2,400

per month

Rent€1600

Groceries€350

Transport€100

Utilities€220

Healthcare€130

Lisbon

Portugal

€1,490

per month

Rent€1000

Groceries€260

Transport€40

Utilities€140

Healthcare€50

New York

USA

€4,060

per month

Rent€2800

Groceries€450

Transport€130

Utilities€180

Healthcare€500