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Spakenburg, Netherlands

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$2,101
Retiree Score
76.2
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Living in Spakenburg means strictly adhering to Saturday-only football, with the town's two rival clubs SV Spakenburg and IJsselmeervogels refusing to play on Sundays due to religious beliefs. The town's amateur club, SV Spakenburg, has achieved remarkable success, winning 3 Dutch amateur championships and reaching the semi-finals of the KNVB Cup in the 2022-23 season, even defeating two Eredivisie clubs along the way. However, as the club is located in the heart of the Dutch Bible Belt, bureaucratic headaches around maintaining this Saturday-only tradition are a persistent challenge.

Overall, Spakenburg's deeply rooted religious culture and sporting traditions make it a unique place, but one that may not suit those seeking a more flexible lifestyle.

Can I afford Spakenburg?

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Spakenburg

You could save

899/mo

Savings Rate30%

Monthly Costs

Rent $924
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$1,177

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
30/100
Retiree Score
(i)
50/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
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Safety
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Healthcare
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Walkability
50
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Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$2
Eggs (12) $5
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$7

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$23
Meal (Mid-range) $116
Cappuccino $4
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $231
Mobile Plan (mo) $17
Gym (mo) *$30
Cinema Ticket $15

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $370
1BR Outside (mo) *$534
3BR Center (mo) $693
3BR Outside (mo) *$833

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Limited
Expat Community
Very Few
Top Neighborhoods
Harbor area
Best For
history buffs

Expat Life Notes

A traditionally religious fishing village known for its historic costumes and culture.

Pros

  • ✓ Unique culture
  • ✓ Safe
  • ✓ Charming harbor

Cons

  • ✗ Very conservative society
  • ✗ Language barrier
  • ✗ Socially insular

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

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Spakenburg has a population of approximately 20,000 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $2,310 per month in Spakenburg, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $924/month.

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