Netherlands vs Netherlands · 50 km apart
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| Expense | Wassenaar | Utrecht | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.18 | $10.81 | Wassenaar |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.72 | $43.25 | Wassenaar |
| Cappuccino | $2.75 | $3.24 | Wassenaar |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $208 | $245 | Wassenaar |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.66 | $39.64 | Wassenaar |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $88.74 | $105 | Wassenaar |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.70 | $30.27 | Wassenaar |
| Fitness club membership | $25.70 | $30.27 | Wassenaar |
| Cinema ticket | $6.73 | $7.93 | Wassenaar |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $585 | $717 | Wassenaar |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $407 | $499 | Wassenaar |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,220 | $1,497 | Wassenaar |
| Total single-person budget | $1,019 | $1,220 | Wassenaar |
| Average net salary | $3,060 | $3,604 |
Wassenaar is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Wassenaar runs about $1,019 versus $1,220 in Utrecht — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Utrecht 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 Wassenaar · Full cost of living in Utrecht