Cost of Living in Groningen
Summary of cost of living in Groningen, Netherlands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,028.9 (€3,452.2), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,123.1 (€962.3), excluding rent.
- Groningen is 30.3% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Groningen is, on average, 74.1% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $19.84 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $99.20 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $14.59 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $6.42 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $5.84 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.72 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.83 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $3.06 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.47 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.25 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.31 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.79 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $6.72 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $6.29 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $8.63 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.28 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.15 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.14 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.13 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.93 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.91 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.34 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.21 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $7.28 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.54 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.53 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $15.17 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $4.32 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $70.02 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $4.20 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $4.51 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $30.14 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $2.42 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $43,169.09 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $40,840.83 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $239.84 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $19.84 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $46.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $36.96 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $14.98 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $16.34 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,835.91 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $8,125.57 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $92.37 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $42.81 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $98.63 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $128.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,338.60 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $892.40 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,990.35 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,464.64 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $513.02 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $379.47 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,230.27 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.73 | |
Prices in Groningen
This city had 528 entries in the past 12 months by 36 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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