Amsterdam Energy Costs - 2026 Figures

Cost of Gas, Electricity and Water in Amsterdam

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?

2026 vs 2025 Utility Costs Summary:

Amsterdam households can expect lower overall utility costs in 2026 compared to 2025. Energy bills are forecast to decrease by approximately 4%, with gas prices dropping from around €1.31/m³ to €1.15-€1.24/m³, while electricity prices remain relatively stable at ~€0.34/kWh. This translates to savings of €50-€100 annually for average households, with even greater savings (up to 9%) for homes that have eliminated gas usage entirely. Water costs are also decreasing, with Waternet reducing its tariff from €1.22/m³ to €1.18/m³ and lowering fixed annual costs from €98.42 to €90.55, resulting in savings of €10-€16 per year. While network tariffs will increase slightly (around €25/year), these are more than offset by lower supply costs. Overall, a typical Amsterdam household can expect to save €60-€120 on combined utilities in 2026, though actual savings will vary based on consumption patterns, contract type, and whether you have a water meter.

Did You Know?

44,200–46,800 litres of water per person were are used in 2025 in the Netherlands (129 litres per day). Source: CBS, Vewin.

Gas Usage in Amsterdam

*Gas consumption benchmarks for Dutch households come from Energie-Nederland and CBS. Typical annual use varies by dwelling type, ranging from ~1,200 m³ for flats to ~3,500 m³ for detached houses, with the national household average around 1,190 m³ in 2023 (down from ~1,479 m³ in 2025). Source: CBS, Energie-Nederland.

For 2026, the average consumer gas tariff for new contracts is about €1.15–€1.24 per m³ including taxes and VAT, slightly lower than the €1.31 per m³ used in earlier estimates. This figure is based on published comparison data from Overstappen.nl and Consumentenbond. Source: Overstappen.nl, Consumentenbond.

Method: Monthly cost = (annual consumption × gas price) ÷ 12. Actual household bills can differ depending on contract type, regional grid fees, and whether a household is covered by the government’s energy price cap. Source: ACM, Overstappen.nl.

Electricity Usage in Amsterdam

Electricity consumption mainly depends on the number of people in a household and the types of appliances used. According to CBS and Energie Nederland, the average electricity use for Dutch households in 2024–2025 is around 2,700–2,900 kWh per year, with CBS reporting ~2,740 kWh in 2023 (down from ~2,930 kWh in 2022). The national average in 2025 is therefore best taken as ~2,800 kWh per household per year. Source: CBS, Energie Nederland.

Since utility costs vary by contract type, provider, and usage, but estimates are between €0.23/kWh plus tax (~€0.1108/kWh energy tax).

The average consumption and estimated monthly costs per household size can be calculated based on this benchmark. Actual costs will vary depending on the efficiency of appliances and heating systems. Source: CBS.

In the Netherlands, households pay energy taxes on both electricity (per kWh) and natural gas (per cubic meter). To compensate, each household receives an annual energy tax credit that is deducted from the electricity bill. For 2025, the tax credit has been set at €631.39 (incl. VAT), an increase from €524.95 in 2024. Source: Rijksoverheid (Belastingdienst), ACM.

*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 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.

*Household water-use benchmarks come from CBS/Vewin’s “Watergebruik Thuis (Household Drinking Water Consumption)” studies, which show average household consumption around ~129 liters per person per day (2025), with recent government reporting noting ~119 liters per person per day (2024) and a national target of 100 liters by 2035. Source: CBS/Vewin, Netherlands Court of Audit.

For Amsterdam, the 2026 Waternet tariff is €1.18 per m³ plus €90.55 fixed per year; note Waternet lists these excluding 9% VAT and the “belasting op leidingwater (BOL)”. This has descreased since 2025. from Tariffs differ by water company; for comparison, other providers (e.g., PWN) publish higher per-m³ rates but include VAT. Source: Waternet.nl.

Method: Total cost = (annual consumption × price per m³) + fixed annual charge, divided by 12 for the monthly estimate. If you want amounts including VAT/BOL, add 9% VAT and the current BOL to the subtotal; Waternet updates BOL each year. Source: Waternet.

All households will see water costs decrease in 2026 due to Waternet's reduced tariffs. Savings range from approximately €0.87 to €1.05 per month (€10-€13 annually), with larger households seeing slightly greater absolute savings.

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.

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Government Support

Price cap programs have mostly ended in 2026, though tax credits remain. The energy price cap era has evolved, in 2026 some temporary subsidy schemes are phased out, but other measures (like tax credits or rebates) may still apply depending on rulings. You can find further information on this here.