Quality of life: Berlin vs Amsterdam

Описание: 🇩🇪 Berlin — history on every corner, an alternative vibe, and still relatively affordable compared to many other European capitals.
🇳🇱 Amsterdam — canals, bikes, and an international community that keeps on growing. Both are popular destinations for professionals.

But what’s daily life really like? Let’s break it down. 👇

💰 Purchasing Power Berlin comes out slightly ahead — 131.19 vs. 126.16. Your money stretches further in day-to-day life, whether it’s groceries or going out.

🚔 Crime Rate Amsterdam is safer — 26.14 vs. Berlin’s 44.65. Berlin struggles with bike theft, break-ins, and some drug-related issues in certain areas, making the numbers higher.

🤝 Local Friendliness This one stings for Berlin — it ranked dead last (53rd out of 53) in InterNations’ expat friendliness survey. Amsterdam isn’t at the top either, but still scores far better, making it easier to feel at home.

☀️ Hours of Sunshine Neither city is exactly sunny, with plenty of rain in both. But Amsterdam takes the lead — 1,780 vs. 1,625 hours a year. Not a Mediterranean climate, but every extra bit of sun helps.

🏡 Housing Affordability Both are tough — it would take nearly 10 years of average net salary to buy a home in either city. Berlin (9.98) and Amsterdam (9.91) are basically tied, showing how steep the housing markets are.

🏠 Rent Berlin is much cheaper — €1,235 vs. Amsterdam’s €2,129. Demand is high and options are limited in both cities, but Amsterdam’s smaller size and strong international pull push rents to almost double those in Berlin.

💸 Average Net Salary Amsterdam offers higher pay — €3,939 vs. Berlin’s €3,110. But with rent taking such a big bite, the difference isn’t always felt as much as it looks on paper.

Currywurst or stroopwafels — which one would you pick? 🌭🚲

📌 Sources: Numbeo, InterNations, Wikipedia

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