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Cost of living in the Netherlands in 2026

Cheryl

Hello everyone,

Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in the Netherlands, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to the Netherlands or already living there.

Here are some points to guide you; the idea is to provide average prices for each category:

What is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in the Netherlands?

What are the typical fares for public transportation such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

How much does health insurance cost? What is the price of a medical consultation in the Netherlands?

What are the tuition fees for children?

What are the average monthly costs for utilities, such as electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans?

How much do you spend monthly on leisure activities?

If there are other expenses you find relevant, please feel free to share them!

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

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What is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in the Netherlands?

Renting is between 1,600 and 2,200 for a two bedroom apartment


What are the typical fares for public transportation such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

One single ticket on tram , metro can be around 2,5 euros. Train to airport is 5,5 euros.


Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

180 euros


How much does health insurance cost? What is the price of a medical consultation in the Netherlands?

150 euros minimum


What are the tuition fees for children?

N/A


What are the average monthly costs for utilities, such as electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans? 225 euros overall


How much do you spend monthly on leisure activities?

125 euros