🇳🇱 Netherlands · #56 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Utrecht

Close to the Netherlands average

Ranked #56 of 546 cities · More expensive than 89.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to Netherlands average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Utrecht

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 1,708/mo ≈ $1,958 EUR 1,391/mo ≈ $1,594 19%
3-Bedroom EUR 2,726/mo ≈ $3,124 EUR 2,041/mo ≈ $2,339 19%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.6% Average
Rent
+2.6% Average
Groceries
+1.8% Average
Restaurants
-2.5% Average
Purchasing Power
+2.7% Average

Living in Utrecht: What to Expect

Utrecht is average by global standards (ranked #56 of 546 cities). It is 1.6% more expensive than the Netherlands average, based on 9 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Netherlands earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 3,105/month after tax (25.5% effective rate). See full Netherlands tax calculator →

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