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

Costul Vieții în Haarlem

3.4% peste media din Netherlands

Locul #54 din 558 de orașe · Mai scump decât 90.3% din orașele din lume

+3.4%

Costul vieții

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+2.9%

Chirie

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+2.1%

Alimente

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-0.5%

Putere de cumpărare

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Comparat cu media din Netherlands

Prețuri Chirie

Prețuri chirii în Haarlem

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	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 de Cost

Costul vieții

+3.4% Average

Chirie

+2.9% Average

Alimente

+2.1% Average

Restaurante

+9.7% Expensive

Putere de cumpărare

-0.5% Average

Viața în Haarlem: la ce să te aștepți

Haarlem este average conform standardelor globale (locul #54 din 558 orașe). Este 3.4% mai scump față de media din Netherlands, pe baza a 10 orașe.

Alimentele sunt average, iar mesele la restaurant sunt expensive. Groceries oferă cel mai bun raport calitate-preț, iar Restaurants este cel mai scump.

Puterea de cumpărare locală este limitată — locuitorii își pot permite mai puține bunuri și servicii decât în majoritatea orașelor.

Angajații din Netherlands cu EUR 50,000 brut primesc EUR 3,105/lună net după impozite (cotă efectivă: 25.5%%). Vezi calculatorul fiscal complet pentru Netherlands →

Costul Vieții în Haarlem

Prețuri chirii în Haarlem

Prices of Goods & Services in Haarlem

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici de Cost

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