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Housing costs in the Netherlands higher than in most EU countries
People in the Netherlands spend an average of 23 percent of their disposable income on a place to live, which is the sixth highest proportion in the European Union
Housing costs account for nearly 40 percent of expenditure lowest incomes
Housing costs make up the largest part of the household budget. In the lowest income categories, housing costs account for 39 percent of total household spending, but the share is smaller for higher...
Households annually spend 6 thousand euros on leisure activities
According to the most recent figures released by Statistics Netherlands, Dutch households annually spend 6 thousand euros on leisure activities, i.e. 18 percent of total household spending. They...
Netherlands Housing Research 2009
This study is carried out jointly by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Integration and Statistics Netherlands. The report with the outcomes and conclusions of the study, Het wonen overwogen,...
Housing and energy costs weigh heavy on lowest incomes
Housing costs constitute the most significant part of the average household budget. Proportionally, the lowest income brackets spend most on housing.
Lowest inflation rate since 1989
The inflation rate stood at 0.9 percent in October 2006, the lowest result since March 1989.