Living costs


The monthly living costs in the Netherlands for students is around 300-400 € monthly, excluding housing costs. It is very important to calculate your spendings before you arrive. If you face any difficulties, you can try finding a part-time job or apply for student financing via duo.nl.

Here is the rough amount that students spend:


Activity

Cost

Study cost per year

  • 2006 €

Student finance

  • There is availability to get government support for 378 € per month.

  • Availability of public transport to use in the Netherlands for free.

  • Are able to get a loan under favorable conditions tuition fee cover and another loan for personal use (up to 1061 € per month)

Average monthly costs

  • Housing / utilities - 300-500 € per month.

  • Food, transport, leisure, etc. - 200-400 € per month.

Minimum wage

  • Persons 18 years. up to 22yr. - 3.9 to 7.2 € / hour.

  • Persons over 23 years. - 8,5 € / hour.


Monthly costs


Here are a few tables, which should help you figure out how much will cost about living in the Netherlands. Remember that the amount they are only estimates, so your costs might be slightly different than those presented here. It depends on the individual needs of any home will be able to find somewhere to buy food, etc.


The average cost per month

Cost

Housing rent (the utility charges included)

  • 250-400 €

Food and drinks

  • 100 - 150 €

Mobile phone

  • 20 - 30 €

Transport

  • 20 - 30 €

Other (free time, clothes, unexpected costs)

  • 80 - 100 €

At all per month

  • 550 - 750 €




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