Noord-Brabant
Moving to Tilburg
Tilburg is the sixth largest city in the Netherlands and is undergoing strong development. From industrial city to vibrant residential city with a lively cultural scene, affordable housing and a strategic location in North Brabant.
- inhabitants
- 227,707
- Province
- Noord-Brabant
- companies active
- 76
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Tilburg in numbers
How Tilburg compares to the other cities we have a guide for.
Inhabitants per city
Amsterdam
921,468inhabitants
Rotterdam
664,311inhabitants
Den Haag
548,320inhabitants
Utrecht
374,000inhabitants
Eindhoven
243,730inhabitants
Groningen
240,000inhabitants
Tilburg
227,707inhabitants
Almere
214,715inhabitants
Breda
188,078inhabitants
Nijmegen
177,359inhabitants
Listed companies per city
Amsterdam
222companies
Den Haag
158companies
Rotterdam
140companies
Almere
94companies
Utrecht
94companies
Eindhoven
85companies
Tilburg
76companies
Groningen
64companies
Breda
58companies
Nijmegen
54companies
What moving to Tilburg costs
per job
Painting company
€500 - €12,000gemiddeld
Moving company
€350 - €2,800per verhuizing
Handyman
€50 - €1,500gemiddeld
Cleaning company
€25 - €500per beurt
rates
Moving lift
€100 - €500per dag
Storage facility
€30 - €400per maand
Supply per service in Tilburg
Moving company
1companies
Moving lift
3companies
Storage facility
2companies
Cleaning company
10companies
Painting company
17companies
Handyman
2companies
Neighborhoods and neighbourhoods
The center of Tilburg is compact with the renovated Pius area as a showcase. De Reeshof is a large residential area popular with families. Korvel and Goirke are affordable neighborhoods with a multicultural atmosphere. Berkel-Enschot offers a village feeling on the edge of the city.
Cost of living
Tilburg is very affordable. Rental prices in the private sector are between 800 and 1,200 euros per month. The purchasing market also offers opportunities, with house prices that are considerably lower than in the Randstad.
Education
Tilburg University is internationally recognized, especially in the fields of economics and law. Fontys Hogescholen has a large branch here. There are more than 70 primary schools in the municipality.
Healthcare
The Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital (ETZ) is the regional hospital with two locations. Healthcare is well organized with sufficient GP practices.
Accessibility and transport
Tilburg is conveniently located on the Amsterdam-Breda-Eindhoven railway line. Tilburg station offers fast trains to Breda (15 min), Eindhoven (20 min) and Amsterdam (65 min). The city is easy to cycle and has a compact bus network.
Moving tips for Tilburg
Moving in Tilburg is usually uncomplicated. Most homes are easily accessible. Report your move via tilburg.nl. Parking permits are cheap compared to the Randstad.
Moving tips
- Explore the Reeshof if you are looking for a family neighborhood with many amenities.
- Tilburg has a thriving cultural scene - visit the LocHal and the Textile Museum.
- The location is strategic: quickly in Breda, Eindhoven and even Antwerp.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Tilburg a nice city to live in?
- Yes. Tilburg offers affordable housing, a lively cultural scene, good educational institutions and a strategic location. The city is growing rapidly and is investing heavily in quality of life.