🇳🇱 Netherlands · #133 of 538 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Groningen?

30.9% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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-30.9%
vs NYC
EUR 644
Estimated rent in
EUR 3,073
Net take-home
Very strong
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personalised Answer

Compare your salary — move to Groningen?

Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Netherlands → EUR 3,073/month net after tax (26.3% effective rate). Full Netherlands tax breakdown → →

The numbers

Cost breakdown — Groningen

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
69.1 Moderate
Rent
25.1 Very affordable
Groceries
68.0 Moderate
Restaurants
77.1 Above average
Purchasing Power
130.9 Very strong

Estimated rent in Groningen

1-BR — City centre EUR 644/mo
1-BR — Outside centre EUR 483/mo
3-BR — City centre EUR 1,121/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

Tax reality

Netherlands take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 3,073/Net take-home (26.3% effective rate, single filer)

Full Netherlands tax calculator →

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