What does housing cost per month?
Rent, mortgage, water, municipal taxes and maintenance: all housing costs in one place.
Average housing costs (rent or mortgage, water and municipal taxes)
€ 1.022 per month
Couple · 2025
- Single
- € 800
- Couple
- € 1.022
- Family with children
- € 1.190
- Single parent
- € 920
Source: Nibud/CBS (indicatief) · 2025 figures · Compare with your own costs →
| Category | Single | Couple | Family with children | Single parent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | € 750 | € 950 | € 1.100 | € 850 |
| Water | € 15 | € 22 | € 30 | € 25 |
| Municipal taxes | € 35 | € 50 | € 60 | € 45 |
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