🇳🇱 Netherlands · #115 of 546 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Groningen?

27.5% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

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-27.5%
vs NYC
EUR 673
Estimated rent in
EUR 3,105
Net take-home
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 3,105/month net after tax (25.5% effective rate). Full Netherlands tax breakdown → →

The numbers

Cost breakdown — Groningen

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
72.5 Moderate
Rent
25.8 Very affordable
Groceries
72.8 Moderate
Restaurants
80.4 Above average
Purchasing Power
110.5 Strong

Estimated rent in Groningen

1-BR — City centre EUR 673/mo
1-BR — Outside centre EUR 505/mo
3-BR — City centre EUR 1,171/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 3,105/Net take-home (25.5% effective rate, single filer)

Full Netherlands tax calculator →

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