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Shared rooms are the cheapest option; a studio costs much more than €950.
🇳🇱 South Holland, Netherlands
Cost of Living in Rotterdam & Delft
Port and tech region in South Holland. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Rotterdam & Delft — rent, food, transport and insurance — in EUR and rupees.
- Rent €600 – €950/month
- Total €1,305 – €1,655/month
- ≈ ₹1.4 lakh – ₹1.8 lakh/month
- 3 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Rotterdam & Delft as a student?
Budget €1,305 – €1,655 a month (about ₹1.4 lakh – ₹1.8 lakh), or €15,700 – €19,900 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at €600 – €950. 2 of the 5 cities we track in the Netherlands have lower rents.
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Official sources: IND — Study in the Netherlands
Rotterdam & Delft budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- €600 – €950 a month
- Monthly budget
- €1,305 – €1,655
- Yearly budget
- €15,700 – €19,900
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹17 lakh – ₹22 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 Rotterdam & Delft
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Cutting costs in Rotterdam & Delft
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 €1,305 – €1,655 (₹1.4 lakh – ₹1.8 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs €600 – €950 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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