How expensive is Haarlem compared to the rest of Netherlands?

Haarlem ranks #54 out of 558 cities globally. It is 3.4% more expensive than the Netherlands average, based on 10 cities. The rent index is 42.4 and local purchasing power is 134.2.

What is the average rent in Haarlem?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Haarlem city centre costs approximately EUR 1,660 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to EUR 1,472 (saving 11%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around EUR 2,524.

Is Haarlem affordable to live in?

Haarlem is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Netherlands earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,105 per month after tax.

🇳🇱 Netherlands · #54 of 558 cities · 2026

Costo della Vita a Haarlem

3.4% sopra la media di Netherlands

Classificata #54 su 558 città · Più costosa del 90.3% delle città a livello mondiale

+3.4%

Costo della Vita

Vedi classifica Netherlands →

+2.9%

Affitto

Vedi classifica Netherlands →

+2.1%

Generi Alimentari

Vedi classifica Netherlands →

-0.5%

Potere d'Acquisto

Vedi classifica Netherlands →

Rispetto alla media di Netherlands

Prezzi degli Affitti

Prezzi degli Affitti a Haarlem

Appartamento	Centro Città	Fuori Centro	Risparmi
1 Camera	EUR 1,660/mo ≈ $1,932	EUR 1,472/mo ≈ $1,713	11%
3 Camere	EUR 2,524/mo ≈ $2,937	EUR 2,036/mo ≈ $2,369	11%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Haarlem

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	EUR 2.74	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	EUR 1.35	1 source
Bread (500g)	EUR 2.33	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	EUR 12.69	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	EUR 12.52	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	EUR 12.50	1 source
Eggs (12)	EUR 4.30	1 source
Milk (1L)	EUR 1.27	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	EUR 1.65	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	EUR 4.37	1 source
Water (1.5L)	EUR 0.86	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	EUR 7.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

EUR 2.74

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

EUR 1.35

Bread (500g)

EUR 2.33

Local cheese (1kg)

EUR 12.69

Chicken (1kg)

EUR 12.52

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

EUR 12.50

Eggs (12)

EUR 4.30

Milk (1L)

EUR 1.27

Potatoes (1kg)

EUR 1.65

Tomatoes (1kg)

EUR 4.37

Water (1.5L)

EUR 0.86

Wine (mid-range)

EUR 7.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	EUR 7.00	1 source
Cappuccino	EUR 3.89	1 source
McMeal	EUR 12.15	1 source
Cheap meal	EUR 25.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	EUR 90.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

EUR 7.00

Cappuccino

EUR 3.89

McMeal

EUR 12.15

Cheap meal

EUR 25.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

EUR 90.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	EUR 163.83	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	EUR 76.25	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	EUR 87.50	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	EUR 47.60	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

EUR 163.83

Jeans (Levi's 501)

EUR 76.25

Sport shoes (Nike)

EUR 87.50

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

EUR 47.60

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	EUR 14.50	1 source
Gym membership	EUR 49.44	1 source

Cinema ticket

EUR 14.50

Gym membership

EUR 49.44

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	EUR 1.96	1 source
Taxi start	EUR 5.10	1 source
Monthly pass	EUR 94.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

EUR 1.96

Taxi start

EUR 5.10

Monthly pass

EUR 94.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	EUR 214.30	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

EUR 214.30

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Indici di Costo

Costo della Vita

+3.4% Average

Affitto

+2.9% Average

Generi Alimentari

+2.1% Average

Ristoranti

+9.7% Expensive

Potere d'Acquisto

-0.5% Average

Vivere a Haarlem: Cosa Aspettarsi

Haarlem è average secondo gli standard globali (classificata #54 su 558 città). È 3.4% più costoso rispetto alla media di Netherlands, basato su 10 città.

La spesa alimentare è average, mentre mangiare fuori è expensive. Groceries offre il miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo, mentre Restaurants è il più costoso.

Il potere d'acquisto locale è limitato — i residenti possono permettersi meno beni e servizi rispetto alla maggior parte delle città.

I lavoratori in Netherlands con EUR 50,000 lordi ricevono EUR 3,105/mese netto dopo le tasse (aliquota effettiva: 25.5%%). Vedi il calcolatore fiscale completo di Netherlands →

Costo della Vita a Haarlem

Prezzi degli Affitti a Haarlem

Prices of Goods & Services in Haarlem

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici di Costo

Vivere a Haarlem: Cosa Aspettarsi

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