In Utrecht, Netherlands, a family of four typically needs around $5331 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2184 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Utrecht is 10% more expensive overall.
Utrecht is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Utrecht is, on average, 48% lower than in New York City.
Utrecht tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of Utrecht's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.
Food costs in Utrecht are 3% higher than the European benchmark, making it relatively pricey.
Public transport in Utrecht is 9% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect overall commuting costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 20 $ |
| Dinner | 77.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.92 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.82 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.94 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.4 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.33 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 66.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 2.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 46.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.52 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.26 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 165 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 251 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 43.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,092 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,938 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,412 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,459 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,952 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,45 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,776 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.28% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 20.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,756 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,534 $ |