Should I move to Groningen?

Groningen, Netherlands has a cost of living 30.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 69.1). It is ranked #133 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 130.9 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Netherlands earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,073/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Groningen?

The cost of living in Groningen is 30.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 69.1). Groceries are 32.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 22.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 644 per month. Local purchasing power index is 130.9 (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 3,073 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 26.3%). Use our Netherlands tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇳🇱 Netherlands · #133 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Groningen?

30.9% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-30.9%

vs NYC

EUR 644

Uppskattad hyra i

EUR 3,073

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Groningen?

Exempel: EUR 50,000 brutto/år i Netherlands → EUR 3,073/mån netto efter skatt (26.3% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Netherlands skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Groningen

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

69.1 Moderate

Hyra

25.1 Very affordable

Livsmedel

68.0 Moderate

Restauranger

77.1 Above average

Köpkraft

130.9 Very strong

Uppskattad hyra i Groningen

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 644/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 483/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 1,121/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Netherlands

EUR 50,000 → EUR 3,073/Nettolön (26.3% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Netherlands skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇳🇱 Eindhoven

Netherlands

CoL index 70.0

Jämför Eindhoven vs Groningen → →

🇳🇱 Leiden

Netherlands

CoL index 70.3

Jämför Leiden vs Groningen → →

🇳🇱 The Hague

Netherlands

CoL index 73.5

Jämför The Hague vs Groningen → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Groningen — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Netherlands skattekalkylator →

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