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Indicative fixed expenses per month
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Total household expenses per month
per month · Couple · 2026 · Based on public sources such as Nibud and CBS.
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Source: Nibud/CBS (indicatief) · 2026 figures
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Fixed expenses are recurring contracts and obligations. Variable expenses include groceries, fuel and going out. Total household expenses equal fixed plus variable expenses. The totals below include only the listed items.
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