Cost of Living in Utrecht, Netherlands

Cost of Living in Utrecht, The Netherlands

Last updated on Apr 07, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Utrecht, Netherlands is generally considered to be quite high. A nice one bedroom apartment in Utrecht can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500 per month, while a nice two bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Utrecht is usually around $20 to $30 per person.

Is the cost of living in Utrecht high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Utrecht, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Utrecht is generally considered to be quite high. Rent prices are particularly high, with the average one-bedroom apartment costing around €1,000 per month. Groceries and other everyday items are also relatively expensive, with the cost of food and other necessities being comparable to other major cities in Europe. Transportation costs are also quite high, with monthly public transport passes costing around €90," said one expat in Utrecht.

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.