City, Netherlands
Cost of living in Groningen
How much a month costs in Groningen
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,250–3,260 (€2,000–2,900).
Prices in Groningen
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,100–1,800 | $1,240–2,030 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €900–1,400 | $1,010–1,580 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €30–55 | $34–62 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €90–160 | $101–180 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–15 | $11.3–16.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €22–38 | $25–43 |
| Cappuccino | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–7 | $4.5–7.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–3 | $1.1–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €12–22 | $14–25 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 41/100
A value score of 41/100 means Groningen gives more quality of life per dollar than 40% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 88/100. It's the 1st 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 Groningen
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Groningen?
About $1,240–1,690 on a lean budget, $2,250–3,260 for a comfortable month and $4,280–6,750 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Groningen?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,100–1,800 ($1,240–2,030) a month in the center and €900–1,400 ($1,010–1,580) outside it.
How much does food cost in Groningen?
A local meal is €10–15 ($11.3–16.9); a mid-range restaurant is €22–38 ($25–43) 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
- NS (Dutch Railways)
- Qbuzz Groningen
- Groningen Airport Eelde
- UMCG
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.