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Buy or rent in De Pijp?

De Pijp · Amsterdam

De Pijp packs the Albert Cuyp market and café life into small, pricey apartments, so the €/m² is among the city's highest. With flats this compact, a shared link that reopens the exact price and rent is the fastest way to see whether buying beats renting for your stay.

Typical price
€ 560.000
Typical rent
€ 2.300/mo
Price per m²
€ 9.032
Run the numbers for De Pijp

What the calculator counts

Most buy-vs-rent tools stop at the mortgage payment. This one counts every Dutch cost and tax on both sides — overdrachtsbelasting, notary, VVE, OZB, maintenance, mortgage interest relief (hypotheekrenteaftrek), the eigenwoningforfait and Box 3 wealth tax on the renter's invested deposit — then compares how much wealthier you are after your chosen number of years in De Pijp.

De Pijp note: parts of Amsterdam are on erfpacht (ground lease). If your canon isn't bought off, add the annual amount in the calculator — it's a real recurring cost that renting avoids.

Frequently asked

Is it better to buy or rent in De Pijp?
It mostly comes down to how long you stay and the price in De Pijp (around € 560.000). Over a short period the one-off buying costs weigh heavily; over 7–10 years buying often wins. Enter your own numbers and check the break-even year.
What is a typical price in De Pijp?
Budget roughly € 560.000 for about 62 m² (€ 9.032/m²) and a free-sector rent around € 2.300/mo. These are 2026 starting points — adjust them to your own home.
Do I pay transfer tax as a first-time buyer?
If you're 18–34, buying your first home to live in, and the price is under €555,000, you pay 0% instead of 2% — the starter exemption (startersvrijstelling).

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