Europe
Cost of living in Netherlands
84%of US price level
Is Netherlands expensive?
Prices in Netherlands are about 84% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Groningen, at about $2,250–3,260 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Netherlands, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen | $2,250–3,260 | $1,240–2,030 | $11.3–16.9 | 41/100 |
| Maastricht | $2,700–3,830 | $1,240–2,030 | $11.3–16.9 | 23/100 |
| Eindhoven | $2,930–4,050 | $1,580–2,360 | $11.3–16.9 | 15/100 |
| Rotterdam | $3,150–4,390 | $1,690–2,590 | $11.3–18.0 | 11/100 |
| Utrecht | $3,150–4,390 | $1,690–2,590 | $11.3–18.0 | 12/100 |
| The Hague | $3,150–4,390 | $1,690–2,590 | $11.3–18.0 | 11/100 |
| Haarlem | $3,150–4,390 | $1,690–2,480 | $11.3–18.0 | 17/100 |
| Amsterdam | $3,830–5,400 | $2,250–3,380 | $12.4–19.1 | 5/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- IND: residence permit for self-employed person
- Netherlands Worldwide: visas
- NS Dutch Railways
- European Commission: Entry/Exit System
- Speedtest Global Index: Netherlands
- World Bank open data
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