Can you live in Utrecht with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,571, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Utrecht with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,571, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Utrecht with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,571, you would have roughly $429 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Utrecht with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,571, you would have roughly $2,429 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Utrecht with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,571, you would have roughly $5,429 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Utrecht, Netherlands

How much does it really cost to live in Utrecht? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 360,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city 💱 EUR

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$ $1,300 1-bedroom rent / mo

86 Quality of life / 100

82 Safety / 100

92 Internet / 100

30 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,300
Food (moderate)	$480
Transport	$65
Utilities	$125
Internet	$40
Healthcare	$105
Entertainment	$210
Total (moderate)	$2,571

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Utrecht.

Shared accommodation	$550
Studio	$900
1-bedroom	$1,300
2-bedroom	$1,750
3-bedroom	$2,300

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City Scores

How Utrecht rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityAmsterdam
LanguageDutch
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Amsterdam

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Pros and Cons of Utrecht

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

Higher cost of living

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,800 per month Basic $2,065 per month Moderate $2,571 per month Comfortable $3,330 per month Premium $4,993 per month

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Can You Live in Utrecht on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,571 / month
$ 2,000	Tight Budget	$-571 / month
$ 3,000	Affordable	$429 / month
$ 5,000	Very Comfortable	$2,429 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,429 / month