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Cost of Living in Groningen, Enschede, Maastricht & Nijmegen: 2027 guide
Dutch university towns with lower rents. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Groningen, Enschede, Maastricht & Nijmegen — rent, food, transport and insurance — in EUR and rupees.
- Rent €400 – €700/month
- Total €1,105 – €1,405/month
- ≈ ₹1.2 lakh – ₹1.5 lakh/month
- 5 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Groningen, Enschede, Maastricht & Nijmegen as a student?
Budget €1,105 – €1,405 a month (about ₹1.2 lakh – ₹1.5 lakh), or €13,300 – €16,900 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at €400 – €700. Groningen, Enschede, Maastricht & Nijmegen is the cheapest of the 5 cities we track in the Netherlands.
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Groningen, Enschede, Maastricht & Nijmegen budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- €400 – €700 a month
- Monthly budget
- €1,105 – €1,405
- Yearly budget
- €13,300 – €16,900
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹14 lakh – ₹18 lakh
- Health cover
- Student health insurance is required; Dutch basic insurance applies if you take a job
- Getting around
- Most students cycle; an OV-chipkaart covers buses, trams and trains
- Exchange rate used
- €1 ≈ ₹109
Monthly budget
Student budget in Groningen, Enschede, Maastricht & Nijmegen
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Cutting costs in Groningen, Enschede, Maastricht & Nijmegen
Cook at home
Groceries for about €300 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Use student transport
Most students cycle; an OV-chipkaart covers buses, trams and trains
Work part-time
Up to 16 hours a week during term (employer needs a work permit) or full time in June–August
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About €1,105 – €1,405 (₹1.2 lakh – ₹1.5 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs €400 – €700 a month.
Part-time work (up to 16 hours a week during term (employer needs a work permit) or full time in June–August) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
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