So, you’ve managed to scrape together enough savings to start looking for a house in the Netherlands, congrats! But what exactly will that money get you?
That, my lucky friend, depends on where you’re looking to buy.
Thankfully, De Hypotheker has compiled a list of the most affordable and most expensive municipalities to buy a house in the Netherlands in 2024.
The list is based on how much you can expect to pay per m2 of a house, and let me tell you, the differences will make you spit out your stroopwafel.
The most affordable Dutch municipalities to buy a house
Looking for a house with a back garden? Or hoping you won’t have to listen to your neighbours through a shared wall?
Then here are 15 of the cheapest municipalities to buy a house in the Netherlands in 2024.
| Cheapest municipalities | Price per m2 |
|---|---|
| Pekela | €1,995 |
| Kerkrade | €2,040 |
| Eemsdelta | €2,119 |
| Het Hogeland | €2,151 |
| Brunssum | €2,160 |
| Heerlen | €2,169 |
| Oldambt | €2,188 |
| Stadskanaal | €2,206 |
| Veendam | €2,218 |
| Waadhoeke | €2,279 |
| Landgraaf | €2,294 |
| Den Helder | €2,308 |
| Emmen | €2,337 |
| Westerwolde | €2,352 |
| Noardeast-Fryslân | €2,360 |
Taking the top spot is the municipality of Pekela, which you will find in east Groningen. However, if the north doesn’t interest you, how about the south?
Located in Limburg, the city of Kerkrade snags a silver medal as the second cheapest municipality to buy a Dutch home.
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However, if you’re out of luck in Limburg, it looks like you’ll have to head back up to Groningen, home to the third most affordable municipality of Eemsdelta.
The most expensive municipalities to buy a house
Do you want to know where to avoid if you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck? Then here are 15 Dutch municipalities where you’ll be paying the most per m2.
| Most expensive municipalities | Price per m2 |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam | €7,187 |
| Laren | €6,327 |
| Bloemendaal | €6,053 |
| Heemstede | €5,583 |
| Amstelveen | €5,299 |
| Diemen | €5,263 |
| Blaricum | €5,220 |
| Zandvoort | €5,181 |
| Ouder-Amstel | €5,138 |
| Haarlem | €5,115 |
| Wassenaar | €5,000 |
| Utrecht | €4,945 |
| Bergen (NH) | €4,934 |
| Schiermonnikoog | €4,908 |
| Landsmeer | €4,901 |
It’s no surprise that Amsterdam is the most expensive municipality to buy a house in the Netherlands in 2024 — but what about the two other municipalities in the top three?
Located in North Holland, Laren boasts a picturesque, quaint Dutch aesthetic — while still being located centrally.
Bloemendaal, on the other hand, offers the beach life while also being located in North Holland. You get the best of both worlds — and you certainly pay for it.
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