Living allowance

Due to the change in February, different rules for living allowance apply from now on. Below you can read what the new conditions of the living allowance are.

• The new amount for clothing and personal expenses is €56.12 per month (previously €55.00).

• The living allowance changed on Feb. 1. Until Feb. 1, 2023, the living allowance (for food) was €205 per person. Now the amount you get depends on the size of your family. The more people in your family, the lower the amount per person.

• If your family consists of 1 or 2 people, you will receive €215.06 per adult and €178.36 per minor, per month.

• If your family consists of 3 people, you will receive €171.99 per adult and €142.57 per minor, per month.

• If your family consists of four people or more, you will receive €150.45 per adult and €124.97 per minor, per month.

• You do not get money for food at the moment you stay in a municipal shelter where food is provided for you.

• For people staying in host families, the additional allowance on the living allowance is reduced. This amount is €93 per month for both adults, and minors.

Check out the Dutch governmentundefineds fact sheet to read about the changes in a handy overview.