Cost of living

Monthly living costs

According to Nibud, the Dutch National Institute for Family Finance Information (nibud.nl), studying and living in the Netherlands will cost you, on average, about 1,300 euros a month, excluding tuition fees. Here is the calculation behind that estimate:

Keep in mind that this is just an estimate. Luckily, housing in Enschede is generally cheaper than in other Dutch student cities. Furthermore, your rent depends on the type of accommodation you choose.

One-time costs

• Laptop, for example, to be purchased through the UT's Laptop Project.
• Any deposit costs for the accommodation you move into, usually comparable to one month's rent.
• Furnishings and furniture for your student home/room: approx. € 750.

Costs are subject to change: typographical errors may occur.