Utrecht, Netherlands

In 2024, a single person living in Utrecht needs approximately EUR 2,466/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 4,445/month. Utrecht is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Utrecht costs approximately EUR 1,700/month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 2,900/month. Rent has changed +6.4% vs 2023.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Utrecht are approximately EUR 375 in 2024. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Utrecht costs EUR 105 in 2024, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Utrecht average EUR 158 in 2024, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Utrecht is located in Netherlands (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 1,700/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 2,466/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Utrecht costs approximately EUR 16 in 2024. Budget around EUR 128/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Utrecht from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 20.1% over this period (from EUR 1,496 in 2022 to EUR 1,797 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Utrecht in 2024, a single person needs approximately EUR 2,466/month. This covers rent (EUR 1,700), groceries (EUR 375), transport (EUR 105), utilities (EUR 158) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 4,445/month.