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Netherlands for digital nomads: 10 cities compared (2026)
Netherlands has 10 cities in the dataset. The Hague scores highest under balanced weights at 72/100; Rotterdam is the cheapest with a city-level price at $2,694 a month. Netherlands has no digital-nomad visa.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Netherlands, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hague International city with a North Sea beach | 72 | $2,843 | 91.1 Mbps | 4/12 | International courts · Scheveningen beach |
| 2 | Leiden Canal city of the Netherlands' oldest university, 15 minutes from Schiphol | 72 | $2,750* | 90.8 Mbps | 4/12 | Leiden University (1575) · Canals and Rembrandt's birthplace |
| 3 | Haarlem Amsterdam's prettier, calmer neighbour, 15 minutes by train and 10 from the beach | 72 | $2,750* | 93.9 Mbps | 4/12 | Grote Markt and St Bavo · Frans Hals Museum |
| 4 | Utrecht Canal city that is all of Amsterdam's charm with fewer tourists | 72 | $2,818 | 84.1 Mbps | 4/12 | Central rail hub · Cycling city |
| 5 | Groningen Student city of the Dutch north, built around bikes | 71 | $2,750* | 94.6 Mbps | 3/12 | University town · Car-free centre since 1977 |
| 6 | Amsterdam Bike-first canals and an international job market | 70 | $3,591 | 63.4 Mbps | 4/12 | Canals and bikes · English everywhere |
| 7 | Nijmegen The Netherlands' oldest city, hilly and green by the Waal river | 70 | $2,750* | 92.9 Mbps | 3/12 | Roman origins · Radboud University |
| 8 | Maastricht Hilly, Burgundian Dutch city on the Belgian and German borders | 70 | $2,750* | 92.1 Mbps | 4/12 | Vrijthof square and cafés · International university |
| 9 | Rotterdam Modern architecture and a port-city edge | 70 | $2,694 | 77.8 Mbps | 4/12 | Modern skyline · Port |
| 10 | Eindhoven The Netherlands' design and tech city | 69 | $2,750* | 93.9 Mbps | 4/12 | Philips and ASML · Dutch Design Week |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Netherlands; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.66 per 100,000 people | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 75 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 85 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 81.1 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.955 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | available | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 90 days visa-free |
| EU passport | freedom of movement |
| UK passport | 90 days visa-free |
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No long-stay guide for Netherlands yet. Entry rules above are for short visits.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Netherlands good for digital nomads?
- The Hague scores 72/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 41 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Netherlands's 10 cities average 70.8/100. Strongest factors in The Hague: getting there & around and quality of life; weakest: cost of living.
- What is the cheapest city in Netherlands for a remote worker?
- Rotterdam, at about $2,694 a month for one person including rent (Cost of Living Global 2026 (city rows), 2026-07). Amsterdam is the most expensive city-priced option at $3,591.
- Does Netherlands have a digital nomad visa?
- Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Netherlands without a visa?
- US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Netherlands has the fastest internet?
- Groningen, with a measured median download of 94.6 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Netherlands?
- Netherlands records 0.66 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 75th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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