Enschede, Netherlands

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Netherlands

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About Enschede, Netherlands

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$911

Family of 4 / mo

$2,298

Avg salary (after tax)

$4,307

Enschede is a charming city located in the eastern part of the Netherlands , near the border with Germany. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, Enschede is home to a large student population, thanks to the University of Twente. The city has a mix of modern and historical buildings, with beautiful parks and green spaces where people can relax and enjoy nature.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Enschede· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $161.96
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $105.58
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $47.36
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $144.48

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.18
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $4,009

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.32
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.62
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $7.93
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.92
CappuccinoUSD $3.93

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $19.83
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $79.32
Fast Food ComboUSD $11.9

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $34.58
Apples (1 kg)USD $3.56
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.68
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.83
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $3.29
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.27
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.16
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.99
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.85
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $7.92
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $10.58
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $10.53
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $14.73
Dozen EggsUSD $2.18
White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.68
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $5.11
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.49

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $378.92
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,234
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,046
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,772
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,483
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $337.77

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $31.4
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $16.75
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $15.87
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,976
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $6,148

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.05
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $3.97
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $32,597
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $39.67
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $111.06
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $37,598
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.24

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $60.81
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $255.54