AI estimate Updated Mar 22, 2026 About guide entries
Essentials
- City
- 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch), North Brabant, Netherlands
- Population
- 158,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 100-250 Mbps (Fiber widely available via KPN or Ziggo)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: ING, Rabobank, ABN AMRO
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality (Brabant Water)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- KPN, Vodafone, T-Mobile (Odido). Prepaid ~€15 for 5GB
- Banking for Expats
- Bunq, Revolut, or ING (requires BSN). Maestro/V-Pay preferred over Visa/MC
- Accommodation
- Rentals via Funda.nl or Kamernet. High demand, expect €1,200+ for 1-bed
- Cashless Friendly
- Extremely. Some shops 'Pin Only' (no cash accepted)
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Short Stay Citizens Den Bosch
- Budget Accommodation
- Hostel Den Bosch (Little Duke Hotel has budget pod-style rooms from €70)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Binnenstad (City Center) near Parade square or Uilenburg
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Paleiskwartier (Modern, near train station) or Muntel (Quiet, residential)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Typisch (Stationsplein 91). Rates approx €25/day or €250/month
- Best Cafe for Work
- CoffeeLab (Stationsweg 33) or Drab (Kruisstraat 12)
- Networking Events
- JCI 's-Hertogenbosch or events at Jamfabriek (startup hub)
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats @ Den Bosch Facebook group, Meetup.com Bosch International group
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber (limited), Bolt, or Taxi Centrale Den Bosch (+31 73 613 3333)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- OV-Fiets at Station (€4.50/24h), Donkey Republic (app-based)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Zuiderplas (Lake beach) or Iron Man (Vught, 15m bike ride)
- Top Regional Airline
- Transavia (operating from Eindhoven Airport - EIN)
- Top International Airline
- KLM (operating from Amsterdam Schiphol - AMS)
- Highway Access
- A2 (North-South) and A59 (East-West) hubs
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Station 's-Hertogenbosch (Major junction for NS Trains)
- Public Transport Passes
- OV-chipkaart or 'OVpay' (tap with debit card/phone)
- Regional Travel
- NS Train to Utrecht (30m), Eindhoven (20m), Amsterdam (1h)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis (Henri Dunantstraat 1)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yogaplaza (Hinthamereinde 70), Yoga Point (Onderwijsboulevard)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Basic-Fit (Visstraat), Sportcity (Paleiskwartier). ~€25-40/month
- Laundry Services
- Wasbar (concept shop/cafe) or Waspunt (Erasmusstraat)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Thuisbezorgd.nl (Takeaway), UberEats
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Bossche Bol from Jan de Groot (Giant chocolate-covered cream puff, €4)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Loving Hut (Hinthamerstraat 115), Barkade (Paleiskwartier)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Banketbakkerij Jan de Groot (Stationsweg 24)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Weekly Market (De Markt) - Wednesdays and Saturdays
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Bol.com, Amazon.nl, Coolblue.nl
- Grocery Delivery
- Picnic (App-only), Albert Heijn (AH.nl), Jumbo
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Korte Putstraat (Uptown dining) and Karrenstraat (Bars/Clubs)
- Local Brewery
- Brouwerij d'n Draok or Stadsbrouwerij Van Kollenburg
- Wine Bars
- Wijnbar Bij Dirk (Verwersstraat 55)
- Street Food Stalls
- Vishandel d'n Heuvel (Kibbeling) at the Saturday market
- Popular International Cuisine
- French at Ries Eten en Drinken, Thai at Nana Thai
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Sint-Janskathedraal (St. John's Cathedral), The Moriaan (oldest brick house)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Noordbrabants Museum, Design Museum Den Bosch
- Historical Sites
- Binnendieze (Underground canal tours), Het Noordbrabants Museum
- Religious Sites
- Sint-Janskathedraal (Gothic architecture)
- Annual Events
- Oeteldonk (Carnival in Feb/March), Theaterfestival Parade (August)
- Cultural Districts
- Tramkade (Industrial creative zone with skatepark and bars)
- Theater Venues
- Theater aan de Parade, Verkadefabriek (Cinema & Theater)
- Local Markets
- Biologische Markt (Organic) on Tuesdays at De Markt
- Music Scene
- Willem Twee Poppodium (Boschdijkstraat 100)
- Street Art
- Murals at Tramkade/Spoorzone area
- Cooking Classes
- Kookstudio de Riet (vlakbij Den Bosch)
- Art Galleries
- Galerie Toon Thijs, Galerie Robbie
- Historic Buildings
- Stadhuis (City Hall) on De Markt
- Local Heritage
- Hieronymus Bosch (painter) - Jheronimus Bosch Art Center
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Het Bossche Broek (Wetland nature reserve 5 mins from center)
- National Parks Nearby
- Loonse en Drunense Duinen (The 'Brabant Sahara' - 20m drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Snelfietsroute F73 (to Nijmegen), Dyke paths along the Maas river
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Climb Sint-Janskathedraal tower for city views
- Birdwatching Locations
- Moerputten Nature Reserve (Bridge path)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Generally prohibited in nature; use designated BBQ spots at Oosterplas
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostNL, DHL ServicePoints (found in Primera or Hema stores)
- Tech Repair Services
- The Phone Lab (Hinthamerstraat), Microfix
- Table Tennis Spots
- TTV Maashorst or outdoor tables at Zuiderpark
- Language Classes
- Babel Language Institute (Luybenstraat)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Huis73 (Stadsbibliotheek) - Hinthamerstraat 72
- Community Centers
- BBS De Meent, BBS De Grazende Raaf
- Gaming Lounges
- The Gaming Factory (Arcade/Gaming center nearby in Tilburg)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Holland Casino (Paleiskwartier)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €6,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² ≈ €217,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,800 per m² (e.g., 35 m² ≈ €168,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €5,800 per m² (e.g., 55 m² ≈ €319,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 55 m² ≈ €247,500)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €5,500 per m² (e.g., 85 m² ≈ €467,500)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 85 m² ≈ €357,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 19% on profits up to €200k, 25.8% above that
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% standard rate
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents; Box 1, 2, and 3 system
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 49.5% for income over €75,518 (2024 rates)
- VAT
- 21% (standard), 9% (food/essentials)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU ATAD-compliant rules apply
- Property Tax
- OZB (Onroerende-zaakbelasting) based on WOZ-value (~0.1% annually)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 10.4% standard; 2% for primary residence; 0% for first-time buyers under 35 (<€510k)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- 30% Ruling for high-skilled migrants (tax-free allowance for 5 years)
About these guide entries
- Method
- AI estimate
- Last updated
- Mar 22, 2026
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- Last changed
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