Male students live at home longer: ‘Cooking an egg is already too difficult’

Men are more likely to live with their parents during their student years than women. Less than half of male students move out during this period, compared to 64 per cent of women. Students on campus are not surprised by these figures.

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According to Statistics Netherlands, the number of students living at home has increased since the introduction of the student loan system. This rise applies to both men and women, but the gap between the genders remains large: men are still considerably more likely to stay at home. For students, these statistics feel familiar. “In general, my female friends moved out sooner than my male friends”, says fiscal law master’s student Isis.

‘Men are incapable’

According to students, financial reasons are not the only factor. “Men are lazier and less inclined to take on household tasks”, thinks IBA student Nicky.

“I get the impression that men often incapable of taking care of themselves”, says IBA student Nick. He speaks from his own experience. “I have friends who cannot even fry an egg without burning it.”

Female students who already live in student housing also often choose female housemates. IBA student Anemoon prefers to keep it that way. “I really could not live with men”, she laughs.