At a Glance
Avg Dev Salary
€68k/yr
Rent (City)
€1,650/mo
Quality of Life
8.5/10
Visa
Easy
Score Breakdown
Salary3.2/10
Affordability6.5/10
Quality of Life8.5/10
Safety8.3/10
Visa Access6/10
Tax Efficiency3.3/10
Average Salaries
Annual salary across 20 job roles · EUR
Cost of Living
Rent (City Centre)€1,650
Rent (Outside)€1,200
Groceries€350
Transport€100
Utilities€220
Eating Out (meal)€18
Estimated Monthly Total (city centre)€2,320
Quality Scores
Quality of Life
8.5/10
Healthcare
8.6/10
Safety
8.3/10
Internet Speed
8.8/10
Tax Information
Income Tax (mid bracket)
36.93%
Social Security Rate
27.65%
Visa & Immigration
Difficulty:Easy
The 30% ruling tax benefit makes the Netherlands extremely attractive for skilled expats. Highly Skilled Migrant visa is employer-sponsored.
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