Cut Dutch Engineering Costs by 30% with Talcom’s Hybrid Nearshore Model
Cut Dutch Engineering Costs by 30% with Talcom’s Hybrid Model
Hiring engineers in the Netherlands is expensive. A medior engineer costs about €115k fully loaded per year. Through Talcom Nearshore, the same role in Serbia is €82k, including bi-monthly office visits. That’s roughly 30% lower without losing quality or integration.
This article shows the numbers, role by role, and how a hybrid nearshore setup works in practice.
The Dutch benchmark
Engineering talent in the Netherlands is among the most expensive in Europe. Once you add employer taxes, benefits, and overhead, costs rise fast. Data below uses Ravio’s salary benchmarks and a 1.4× employer cost multiplier.
The Talcom alternative
Talcom Teams provide embedded nearshore engineers from Serbia on a fully loaded basis, including benefits, equipment, office, and local support.
The real comparison
Savings range from 28% to 40% depending on seniority.
Hybrid integration, office presence included
Nearshore doesn’t mean distant. With 20+ direct flights per week between the Netherlands and Serbia, onsite time is routine.
- Travel package: €40 per hour covers flights, hotel, and transport during onsite days.
- Typical setup: one full week onsite every other month, about 30 days per year.
Example, medior hybrid model
- €73k base (fully loaded)
- ~€9k travel for 30 onsite days
- Total: €82k per year
That’s still about 30% below the Dutch €115k equivalent, while keeping face-to-face collaboration. Each engineer saves around €33k per year, with faster hiring and a managed setup as a bonus.
What you get
- 30%+ lower run-rate without quality tradeoffs
- Engineers embedded in your stack, rituals, and management
- Predictable scaling without long hiring cycles
For Dutch companies, the choice is simple. Pay a local premium, or redirect that 30% into more capacity, faster delivery, and better retention. Talcom makes the math work in your favor.
FAQ's
How is quality maintained at lower cost?
No bench. We hire to your scorecard, integrate into your repos and rituals, and keep engineers dedicated to your team.
How often are engineers onsite?
Commonly one week every two months. Adjust up or down as needed.
What about legal and GDPR?
Contracts under Dutch law, GDPR compliant, DPAs available. Data stays in your systems. See our Legal and Privacy page for details.