What is the cost of living in Groningen?

The cost of living in Groningen is 51.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 48.7). Groceries are 32.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 14.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,177 per month. Local purchasing power index is 117.9 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Netherlands?

In Netherlands, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 3,105 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 25.5%). Use our Netherlands tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇳🇱 Netherlands · #161 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Groningen?

Q: Should I move to Groningen?

Groningen, Netherlands has a cost of living 51.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 48.7). It is ranked #161 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 117.9 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Netherlands earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,105/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

51.3% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-51.3%

vs NYC

EUR 1,177

1-BR, city centre

EUR 3,105

Net take-home

Strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Groningen

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

48.7 Expensive

Rent

26.3 Very affordable

Groceries

67.9 Moderate

Restaurants

86.0 Above average

Purchasing Power

117.9 Strong

Rent in Groningen

1-BR, city centre EUR 1,177/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 814/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 1,728/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,310/mo

Save by going outside centre 31% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Netherlands take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 3,105/Net take-home (25.5% effective rate, single filer)

Full Netherlands tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

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CoL index 52.7

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CoL index 53.8

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🇳🇱 Eindhoven

Netherlands

CoL index 54.2

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