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title: "Netherlands for digital nomads: 10 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/netherlands
description: "Netherlands for remote workers: 10 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city The Hague (72/100). Netherlands has…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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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.

## Cities in Netherlands, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | The Hague | 72 | 2843 | 91.1 | International courts; Scheveningen beach | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/the-hague |
| 2 | Leiden | 72 | 2750 (national estimate) | 90.8 | Leiden University (1575); Canals and Rembrandt's birthplace | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/leiden |
| 3 | Haarlem | 72 | 2750 (national estimate) | 93.9 | Grote Markt and St Bavo; Frans Hals Museum | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/haarlem |
| 4 | Utrecht | 72 | 2818 | 84.1 | Central rail hub; Cycling city | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/utrecht |
| 5 | Groningen | 71 | 2750 (national estimate) | 94.6 | University town; Car-free centre since 1977 | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/groningen |
| 6 | Amsterdam | 70 | 3591 | 63.4 | Canals and bikes; English everywhere | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/amsterdam |
| 7 | Nijmegen | 70 | 2750 (national estimate) | 92.9 | Roman origins; Radboud University | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/nijmegen |
| 8 | Maastricht | 70 | 2750 (national estimate) | 92.1 | Vrijthof square and cafés; International university | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/maastricht |
| 9 | Rotterdam | 70 | 2694 | 77.8 | Modern skyline; Port | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/rotterdam |
| 10 | Eindhoven | 69 | 2750 (national estimate) | 93.9 | Philips and ASML; Dutch Design Week | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/eindhoven |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 0.66 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 75th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 85/100 | 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 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | freedom of movement |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Netherlands yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/leiden-vs-the-hague
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/haarlem-vs-the-hague
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/the-hague-vs-utrecht
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/groningen-vs-the-hague

## FAQ

### 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.

HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/netherlands