Budgeting in the Netherlands
Housing scarcity affects Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Leiden, Delft, Groningen and other student cities. Never travel without confirmed accommodation and budget in EUR for rent, insurance and transport.
Budget in local currency
Build your working budget in EUR and include deposits, utilities, local transport, food, phone service and insurance.
Use current local evidence
Ask the institution for current housing guidance and compare recurring prices close to the intended start date; general cost estimates age quickly.
Information you can trust
Reviewed 2026-08-12 against Study in NL / Nuffic, Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). Programme records remain managed centrally in SIT Connect.
National references: Study in NL / Nuffic; Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
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