Rental costs in the Netherlands

Plan the full cost of a rental home

Start with base rent and write every other amount on its own line. Add service charges, utilities, insurance, transport and local costs that apply to the home. Keep the deposit, first payment and moving work in a separate start-up total.

Questions to ask

• Is the advertised amount base rent or a bundle?
• Which service charges are estimated and when is an annual statement provided?
• Are energy, water, internet, furniture or flooring included?
• Who instructed the agent and what does each fee cover?
• Can the address be used for registration?
• Could huurtoeslag apply to this household and home?

The total rental cost guide shows a fuller budget structure. Use the comparison page to record each option under the same headings, then read the furnished rental comparison if the inventory changes the move-in cost.

Rules about deposits, mediation fees and allowances can change. Confirm a property-specific answer with the contract and the relevant official source.