Living expenses
Your living expenses will depend on your individual lifestyle. We have estimated that an average student will spend about €853 per month on basic items. This does not include things such as mobile telephone costs or (sports) club memberships, etc.
Maastricht is relatively compact, so most students walk or cycle and spend little money on transportation.
| Cost category | Avg. monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Rent: including gas, water, electricity | € 350 |
| Groceries | € 180 |
| Books and materials | € 35 |
| Insurances* | € 98 |
| Clothing and personal care | € 90 |
| Leisure expenses | € 100 |
| Total | € 853 |
* Insurances include health care insurance, third party insurance, and fire and theft insurance. You can find more information on mandatory health care insurance on the web pages of the Student Services Centre. Students having Dutch health insurance might be eligible for 'Zorgtoeslag' through the Dutch tax authorities.
