The Netherlands intends to increase the payment for municipal housing for Ukrainians

The cost of living in state shelters for working Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands will be increased from October 2025. This was reported on July 5 by the NOS Broadcasting Corporation, citing a statement by Dutch Minister for Asylum and Migration Mona Keizer.

According to her, the increase in the fee for accommodation will cover government expenses for water, gas and electricity.

Currently, Ukrainians pay €105 per month for municipal housing, but in October the amount per person will increase to €244 per month and up to €252 per month for those shelters where refugees are fed, the newspaper clarifies.

According to estimates, the cost of accommodation for a family of two Ukrainian refugees can reach a maximum of almost €993 per month.

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