Cost of Living in Groningen
Summary of cost of living in Groningen, Netherlands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,033.2$ (3,403.0€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,126.3$ (950.3€), excluding rent.
- Groningen is 14.4% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Groningen is, on average, 60.6% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.25 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.50 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.50 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.50 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.77 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.05 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.60 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.34 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.76 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.05 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.99 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.70 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.29 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.64 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.07 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.98 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.87 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.76 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.77 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.16 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.00 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.12 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.37 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.30 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.75 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 59.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.30 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.86 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 25.82 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.96 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,990.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,995.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 204.40 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 18.10 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 42.21 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 34.00 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 12.83 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,573.12 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 6,962.50 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 79.15 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 33.35 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.68 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 107.97 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,105.38 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 744.88 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,696.92 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,254.17 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 439.59 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 325.16 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,842.90 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.68 | |
Prices in Groningen
This city had 462 entries in the past 12 months by 29 different contributors.
Last update: 10 February 2026
Last update: 10 February 2026
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