City in North Brabant, Netherlands
Cost of living in Eindhoven
How much a month costs in Eindhoven
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,930–4,050 (€2,600–3,600).
Prices in Eindhoven
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,400–2,100 | $1,580–2,360 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €1,100–1,700 | $1,240–1,910 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €35–65 | $39–73 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €100–190 | $113–214 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–15 | $11.3–16.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €22–40 | $25–45 |
| Cappuccino | €3–4.4 | $3.4–5.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–6.5 | $4.5–7.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–4 | $1.1–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €12–20 | $14–23 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Gym membership (month) | €28–50 | $32–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 15/100
A value score of 15/100 means Eindhoven gives more quality of life per dollar than 14% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 8 places we cover in Netherlands.
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Cost of living across Netherlands
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Eindhoven
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Eindhoven?
About $1,690–2,250 on a lean budget, $2,930–4,050 for a comfortable month and $5,400–8,440 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Eindhoven?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,400–2,100 ($1,580–2,360) a month in the center and €1,100–1,700 ($1,240–1,910) outside it.
How much does food cost in Eindhoven?
A local meal is €10–15 ($11.3–16.9); a mid-range restaurant is €22–40 ($25–45) per person.
Is Netherlands expensive?
Prices in Netherlands are about 84% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Eindhoven Airport
- NS Dutch Railways
- Visit Eindhoven
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.