Essentials
- City
- Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
- Population
- 182,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 110 Mbps (Fiber available widely via KPN/Ziggo)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: ING, Rabobank, ABN AMRO
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality (Vitens)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- KPN, Vodafone, Odido (approx. €20 for 10GB)
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut, Bunq (highly recommended for iDEAL payments), ING
- Accommodation
- Pararius, Kamernet, Airbnb (Avg. €1,200 - €1,800/month for 1-bed)
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, extremely. Maestro/V-Pay and Debit Mastercard are standard.
- Short Term Rentals
- Hollands Glorie, Airbnb, Short Stay Nijmegen
- Budget Accommodation
- Hostel B&B Barbarossa (approx. €45/night), Hotel Credible (€85/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Benedenstad (Old Town) and Center near Grote Markt
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Bottendaal (trendy, near station) and Nijmegen-Oost (leafy, quiet, laptop-friendly cafes)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Start Up Nijmegen (Lange Hezelstraat, €150/month), StartUp Mix at Radboud University
- Best Cafe for Work
- Barentsz (Lange Hezelstraat), First Things First (Honigcomplex), Coffee Company
- Networking Events
- Into Nijmegen networking mixers, Radboud Innovation Events
- Social Events for Expats
- Nijmegen Expats Meetup Group, International Cafe Nijmegen at Lux
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber (limited), Bolt, Taxi Nijmegen (+31 24 377 7777)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- OV-fiets (€4.50/24h at Station), Donkey Republic, Swapfiets (€19/month)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Waalstrand (River beach), 10 min walk from center
- Top Regional Airline
- Transavia (operating from Eindhoven Airport, 1hr away)
- Top International Airline
- KLM (operating from Schiphol/AMS, 1.5hr by direct train)
- Highway Access
- A15 (East-West), A50 (North-South), A73
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Nijmegen Centraal Station
- Public Transport Passes
- OV-Chipkaart (Anonymous or Personal), OVpay (Contactless Credit Card)
- Regional Travel
- NS Trains (to Arnhem in 15m, Utrecht in 60m), Arriva Buses
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc), Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Point Nijmegen (Burgemeester Hustinxstraat), Bodhi Yoga
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Basic-Fit (Van Rosenburgweg), Radboud Sports Centre (for students/alumni)
- Laundry Services
- Wasserij De Waal, Sint Annastraat 11
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Thuisbezorgd.nl, UberEats, Flink (Groceries)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Nijmeegse Marikenbrood (sweet bread with almond paste)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Bhalu (Vegan-friendly/Yoga cafe), Tante Koosje
- Best Dessert Spots
- Luv Spado (Ice cream), Philipse Koffie en Ccakery
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Lidl, Aldi, Saturday Market at Grote Markt
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Bol.com, Coolblue, Amazon.nl
- Grocery Delivery
- Picnic, Albert Heijn (AH.nl)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Molenstraat (Student clubs), Koningsplein (Pubs)
- Local Brewery
- Brouwerij De Hemel (located in a 12th-century commanderie)
- Wine Bars
- Wijnbar Buskens, In de Blauwe Hand (Oldest pub/cafe in town)
- Street Food Stalls
- Vishandel d'n Hezel (Herring/Kibbeling on Lange Hezelstraat)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Don Pablo (Mexican), Bistro Flores (French/Seasonal)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Valkhof Park, Stevenskerk, Waalbrug
- Museums & Art Venues
- muZIEum (Experience museum), Valkhof Museum (Roman history)
- Historical Sites
- Kronenburgerpark (Medieval tower), Roman ruins beneath the Holland Casino
- Religious Sites
- St. Stephen's Church (Stevenskerk)
- Annual Events
- Vierdaagse (International Four Days Marches in July)
- Cultural Districts
- Honigcomplex (Industrial creative hub)
- Theater Venues
- Stadsschouwburg Nijmegen, LUX (Arthouse cinema/theater)
- Local Markets
- Saturday Market at Grote Markt/Burchtstraat (09:00 - 17:00)
- Music Scene
- Doornroosje (Nationally famous concert venue near station)
- Street Art
- Murals at Honigcomplex and Waalfront
- Cooking Classes
- Kookstudio de Riet, Archipelstraat
- Art Galleries
- Galerie Marzee (Contemporary jewelry/art)
- Historic Buildings
- De Waagh (Renaissance weigh house at Grote Markt)
- Local Heritage
- Roman Legacy (Oldest city in the Netherlands)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Ooijpolder (Floodplains and wild horses), Duivelsberg
- National Parks Nearby
- Hoge Veluwe National Park (40 mins drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- The 'Snelbinder' cycle bridge, Waalbandijk cycling path
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Valkhof Hill overlooking the Waal river
- Birdwatching Locations
- Ooijpolder and Millinger Waard
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated pits at Waalstrand (Check local summer regulations)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostNL, DHL Servicepoints (widely available in Primera stores)
- Tech Repair Services
- The Phone Lab Nijmegen, Molenpoort Passage
- Table Tennis Spots
- TTV Nijmegen, d'Almarasweg
- Language Classes
- Radboud in'to Languages (University level courses)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Bibliotheek De Mariënburg (Modern, free Wi-Fi)
- Community Centers
- De Kentering, Limoselaan
- Gaming Lounges
- there is an Arcade hall 'Gamestate' at Mariënburg
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Holland Casino Nijmegen (Waalkade)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €5,500 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €192,500)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,100 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €143,500)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,800 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €264,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €209,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €382,500)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,500 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €297,500)
- Corporate Tax
- 19% (up to €200k), 25.8% (above €200k)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15%
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents; 30% Ruling possible for skilled migrants
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 49.5% (above €75,518)
- VAT
- 21% Standard, 9% Reduced for food/books
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, in line with EU ATAD
- Property Tax
- Yes (OZB), approx. 0.1% of property value annually
- Property Transaction Tax
- 2% for homes (buyers 18-35 exempt up to €510k), 10.4% for investments
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; 30% Ruling is the primary high-earner benefit