Cost of living

The easiest way to pay your bills is to open a bank account in the Netherlands. You can find more information on how to open a Dutch bank account here.

For housing in Groningen you should count on needing somewhere between €450 and €900 per month. If you are looking to keep costs low, it is best you apply for housing early. Find more information on housing here.

Apart from the more expensive supermarkets, Groningen has budget supermarkets that sell lots of decent products at low prices. Open-air markets, which are held on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the Vismarkt (city centre), provide lots of fruits, vegetables etc. for a relative low price.

You can find more tips on how you can save money here.

Even though you can combine your studies with a job, you should not count on earning a substantial income. Find more information on student jobs here.

Note: as soon as you start working, you pay taxes and you will need to switch to a Dutch health insurance called 'basiszorgverzekering' in Dutch. If you do not do this you risk paying huge fines!