Amsterdam Energy Costs - The City Retreat Owners Information
James Evans • Mon, Jan 6
Cost of gas, electricity and water in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Energy and Water
Your expenditures on energy and water are monthly recurring costs, also known as fixed costs. What are the average costs of gas, water and electricity? And how can you save on it?
With our serviced apartments in Amsterdam, City Retreat has figures for the average household expenditure on gas, water, and electricity. This is useful if you are renting our your property to make a budget. You can see what costs are incurred by households similar to yours.
Did you know?
53,000 litres of water is used on average per person per year in the Netherlands. This average coincides with the usage within our Monthly Rentals in Amsrerdam, making it a reliable figure at the time of publishing this article.
Gas Usage in a Serviced Apartment in Amsterdam
| Housing Type | Average Consumption per Year (m³) | Estimated Costs per Month (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | 1,200 | 140.00 |
| Terraced House | 1,800 | 210.00 |
| Corner House | 2,200 | 256.67 |
| Semi-Detached House | 2,600 | 303.33 |
| Detached House | 3,500 | 408.33 |
| Average All Homes | 2,100 | 245.00 |
*The gas consumption estimates for various household types were obtained from Energie-Nederland, while the 2025 gas price of €1.40 per cubic meter was sourced from Overstappen.nl. The monthly costs were calculated by multiplying the annual consumption by the gas price and dividing by 12.
Electricity Usage in a Serviced Apartment in Amsterdam
The electricity consumption mainly depends on the number of people in your house. The average use for all households is almost 2,930 kWh per year. The average consumption and the monthly amounts per household can be found in the table below. The costs are closely related to the electrical appliances you use and how economical they are.
In the Netherlands, households pay energy taxes on electricity (per kWh) and natural gas (per cubic meter). To offset these costs, each household receives an energy tax credit, which is deducted from the annual electricity bill. For 2025, this tax credit is set at €524.95, excluding VAT
| Number of Persons in Household | Average Consumption per Year (kWh) | Estimated Costs per Month (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,500 | 70.83 |
| 2 | 3,500 | 99.17 |
| 3 | 4,500 | 127.50 |
| 4 | 5,500 | 155.83 |
| 5 or more | 6,500 | 184.17 |
| Average per Household | 4,000 | 113.33 |
*The electricity consumption data for households by the number of occupants was referenced from CBS Netherlands, with the average electricity price of €0.34 per kWh for 2025 obtained from Overstappen.nl. The monthly costs were calculated using the formula: annual consumption × price per kWh ÷ 12.
Water usage in a Serviced Apartment in Amsterdam
The water consumption also depends on the number of people living in the house. A third of the water goes to showering and bathing.
The rest usually goes to washing clothes, toilet usage, and cooking.
| Number of Persons in Household | Average Consumption per Year (m³) | Estimated Costs per Month (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 12.18 |
| 2 | 94 | 17.08 |
| 3 | 141 | 21.98 |
| 4 | 188 | 26.87 |
| 5 or more | 235 | 31.77 |
| Average per Household | 103.4 | 18.06 |
*The water consumption estimates were derived from Rijkswaterstaat, with the water price of €1.25 per cubic meter and fixed costs of ~€87.45 per year sourced from Vewin. The total costs were calculated by adding the variable cost (annual consumption × price per cubic meter) to the fixed costs and dividing the total by 12 for the monthly cost.
Green electricity or green gas
Most energy companies also offer green electricity. This flow has been generated cleanly, for example, by the wind, sun or water. With this generation method, much less or no harmful CO2 is emitted. With some energy companies, green electricity is slightly cheaper than regular electricity. For other companies, green electricity is more expensive. You can also choose green gas. The environment is also less taxed.
Tip: On the internet you can compare prices of green electricity and green gas with other electricity and gas prices. You can find independent advice on these comparison sites at ConsuWijzer.nl/energie.
Saving and Reducing Bills | Gas vs Electricty
We encourage all our tenants in our Amsterdam serviced apartments to use utilities responsiblity. If you use your electrical appliances and heating smartly, you can save a lot on the energy bill.
Government Support
In December 2022, the Dutch government announced compensation and support measures to help residents cope with energy cost increases. More information about this can be found here.