What is the cost of living in Utrecht?

The cost of living in Utrecht is 38.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 61.8). Groceries are 31.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 17.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,667 per month. Local purchasing power index is 141.9 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Netherlands?

In Netherlands, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 3,105 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 25.5%). Use our Netherlands tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇳🇱 Netherlands · #42 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Utrecht?

Q: Should I move to Utrecht?

Utrecht, Netherlands has a cost of living 38.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 61.8). It is ranked #42 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 141.9 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Netherlands earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,105/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

38.2% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-38.2%

vs NYC

EUR 1,667

1-BR, city centre

EUR 3,105

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Netherlands → EUR 3,105/month net after tax (25.5% effective rate). Full Netherlands tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Utrecht

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

61.8 Very expensive

Rent

41.0 Affordable

Groceries

68.2 Moderate

Restaurants

82.7 Above average

Purchasing Power

141.9 Very strong

Rent in Utrecht

1-BR, city centre EUR 1,667/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 1,319/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 2,857/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,990/mo

Save by going outside centre 21% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Netherlands take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 3,105/Net take-home (25.5% effective rate, single filer)

Full Netherlands tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇳🇱 Rotterdam

Netherlands

CoL index 61.8

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🇳🇱 Haarlem

Netherlands

CoL index 61.1

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🇳🇱 The Hague

Netherlands

CoL index 59.2

Compare The Hague vs Utrecht →

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