Cost of Living in Alkmaar

Summary of cost of living in Alkmaar, Netherlands:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,919.2$ (3,418.9€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,097.7$ (957.6€), excluding rent.
  • Alkmaar is 1.4% more expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Alkmaar is, on average, 37.4% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 23.50 € 12.00-50.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 75.00 € 65.00-150.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 13.30 € 12.10-15.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.50 € 4.00-7.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.00 € 3.80-5.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.47 € 2.00-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.90 € 2.50-3.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.23 € 2.00-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.27 € 0.95-2.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.89 € 1.54-2.72
White Rice (1 lb) 1.42 € 0.98-1.81
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.28 € 2.40-4.90
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.69 € 4.08-8.89
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.01 € 3.40-6.88
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 6.94 € 5.44-11.32
Apples (1 lb) 1.06 € 0.54-1.63
Bananas (1 lb) 0.99 € 0.68-1.02
Oranges (1 lb) 0.74 € 0.50-1.36
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.70 € 0.68-2.70
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.80 € 0.51-0.84
Onions (1 lb) 0.85 € 0.43-1.26
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.11 € 0.70-1.20
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.83 € 0.45-1.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 6.29 € 5.00-8.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.38 € 0.80-2.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.01 € 1.69-2.39
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 11.50 € 8.40-12.50
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 € 2.00-3.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 51.50 € 45.00-58.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.50 €
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.41 €
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 22.00 €
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.95 € 1.92-1.99
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 37,202.50 € 36,990.00-37,415.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 34,496.00 € 32,999.00-34,995.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 218.33 € 155.00-300.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 18.50 € 12.50-28.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 36.00 € 30.00-50.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 40.50 € 25.00-75.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 5.33 € 5.00-6.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 16.00 € 10.00-17.50
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 650.00 € 550.00-750.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 2,100.00 €
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 102.17 € 89.00-125.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 41.00 € 22.00-60.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 98.00 € 67.00-120.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 105.00 € 75.00-150.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 700.00 € 600.00-800.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 895.00 € 600.00-1,190.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,500.00 €
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,400.00 € 1,000.00-1,800.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 418.06 € 371.61-464.51
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 349.93 € 325.16-371.61
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,954.67 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.00 3.51-4.60

Prices in Alkmaar

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Last update: 6 March 2026
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