

Yes, all individuals covered under Temporary Protection are entitled to living expenses (leefgeld). The requirement is that the person is registered in the Basic Persons Registration (Basisregistratie Personen) of a Dutch municipality. The municipality provides this allowance, which can be deposited into the guest’s bank account, a money card, or given in cash. The living expenses for people staying in private accommodation consist of three components for:
1. Food
2. Housing
3. Clothing and other personal expenses
The amount of these components depends on the composition and size of the household. As of October 1, 2023, it is as follows:z
Financial benefits per displaced person per month Household size
Living allowance per refugee per month | Size of a family | |||||
1 or 2 persons | 3 persons | 4 persons or more | ||||
Adult or unaccompanied minor | Minor | Adult | Minor | Adult | Minor | |
Food | € 242.48 | € 200,64 | € 193,98 | € 160,64 | € 169,74 | €140,934 |
Housing | € 80,91 | € 80,91 | € 80,91 | € 80,91 | € 80,91 | € 80,91 |
Clothing | € 60.71 | € 60.71 | € 60.71 | € 60.71 | € 60.71 | € 60.71 |