Other operating expenses
x € 1 million | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
Municipal sufferance taxes and concessions | 71 | 71 |
IT costs | 46 | 42 |
Lease expenses | 6 | 24 |
Accommodation costs | 22 | 21 |
Provisions | 13 | 6 |
Other expenses | 62 | 43 |
Total | 220 | 207 |
Other operating expenses increased by € 13 million compared with the previous year, mainly due to an increase in the customer-related activities, higher legal and consultancy costs, as well as an increase in IT costs. Additionally, a provision was recognised for the removal of gas connections; see note 25 Other provisions.
This increase was partly offset by a decrease in operating expenses due to the sale of Joulz Diensten and a € 16 million decrease in lease expenses that are stated under depreciation as a result of IFRS 16.
Other operating expenses includes, under 'Provisions', € 1 million (2018: € 2 million) as an addition to the provision for expected credit loss.
