Groningen, Netherlands is Slightly cheaper overall. Monthly costs are about $1814 for one person and $4310 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Groningen is 8% cheaper overall.
Groningen is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Groningen is, on average, 62% lower than in New York City.
Groningen tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of costs in Groningen is rent and utilities, which can be significant for residents. This factor often influences the overall affordability of the city.
Food costs in Groningen are 4% higher than the European benchmark. This slight increase may affect overall monthly expenses.
Public transport in Groningen is 13% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a cost-effective option for residents and visitors alike.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.5 $ |
| Dinner | 83.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.84 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.54 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.08 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.77 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 66.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.8 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 95.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.5 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.09 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 128 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 194 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 42.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 782 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,246 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,020 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,576 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,626 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,262 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,317 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.62% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,698 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,344 $ |