A large proportion of Dutch people want to work abroad: this is the average cost per city

Have you ever toyed with the idea of ​​living and working abroad? You're not alone. Many Dutch people dream of living in another country, but what does it actually cost?

Although enthusiasm for living abroad is declining slightly among the Dutch, two-thirds see themselves living and working abroad for an extended period. Young people between the ages of 18 and 30, in particular, remain enthusiastic, although their interest is also declining slightly. This is according to research by neobank bunq, which also examined the average cost of living and working in European capitals.

For those looking to work abroad, the price tag varies considerably from city to city. The highest monthly costs are found in London, with an average of €3,216 per month for rent, transportation, groceries, and fixed expenses. Amsterdam follows with €2,679, just ahead of Dublin, with a figure of €2,632.

Strikingly, of these three cities, only Amsterdam saw its living expenses rise compared to last year, with a five percent increase. This means the capital remains one of the most expensive places in Europe for expats and digital nomads.

Metro previously wrote that due to the housing shortage, Dutch people are increasingly considering living abroad .

Those on a tighter budget will find more affordable options in Eastern Europe. Bucharest remains the cheapest capital city with an average monthly cost of €877, followed by Sofia at €1014 and Budapest at €1027. Digital nomads can also find relatively affordable accommodation in Athens and Zagreb.

On average, costs in Europe rose by four percent compared to last year. In Sofia and Rome, in particular, living expenses became significantly more expensive, due to rising rents and higher grocery prices. In cities like Berlin, Madrid, and Athens, monthly costs actually decreased slightly.

Although the number of Dutch people dreaming of living abroad remains high, the reality of rising costs and housing shortages seems to be making them somewhat more hesitant. Young people remain the most travel-loving group , but even there, the percentage is declining slightly, from 80 to 78 percent.

For its report, Bunq examined the average costs of rent, workspaces, utilities, and transportation in 28 European capitals. The data comes from various sources, including Numbeo and transportation companies in the respective countries.

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