Netherlands vs Netherlands · 35 km apart
Netherlands
single / month
Cheaper overallNetherlands
single / month
| Expense | Utrecht | Amsterdam | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.81 | $13.26 | Utrecht |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $43.25 | $53.04 | Utrecht |
| Cappuccino | $3.24 | $3.98 | Utrecht |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $245 | $301 | Utrecht |
| Monthly public transport pass | $39.64 | $48.62 | Utrecht |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $105 | $128 | Utrecht |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $30.27 | $37.13 | Utrecht |
| Fitness club membership | $30.27 | $37.13 | Utrecht |
| Cinema ticket | $7.93 | $9.72 | Utrecht |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $717 | $926 | Utrecht |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $499 | $644 | Utrecht |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,497 | $1,932 | Utrecht |
| Total single-person budget | $1,220 | $1,528 | Utrecht |
| Average net salary | $3,604 | $4,420 |
Utrecht is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Utrecht runs about $1,220 versus $1,528 in Amsterdam — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Amsterdam leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Utrecht · Full cost of living in Amsterdam