Cost of Living in Utrecht
Summary of cost of living in Utrecht, Netherlands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,228.1$ (3,657.9€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,193.1$ (1,032.2€), excluding rent.
- Utrecht is 19.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Utrecht is, on average, 25.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.50 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.96 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.48 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.76 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.26 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.01 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.05 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.47 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.18 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.09 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.94 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.96 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.84 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.73 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.74 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.92 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.22 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.50 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.29 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.14 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.48 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.50 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 65.50 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.19 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.78 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 23.40 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.95 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,000.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,325.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 252.53 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 22.53 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 43.00 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 41.75 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.00 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,250.00 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,484.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 105.83 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 54.00 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.00 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 111.20 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,720.00 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,425.67 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,626.67 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,050.00 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 613.29 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 486.24 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,552.61 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.96 |
Prices in Utrecht
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Last update: 7 November 2025
Last update: 7 November 2025
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That is for 2 persons, and you can even find cheaper like 50 euro for 2 persons.
And there's also plenty of "all you can eat" restaurants in the Netherlands, about 50 eur for 2 persons.
i have to thanks more ever appreciate for giving such useful and complete information.