- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- United States
- Utrecht
- Cleveland
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Utrecht (Netherlands) and Cleveland (United States)
| Food | 28% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €18.11 ($23) | $12.71 | 84% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.64 ($8.55) | $5.47 | 56% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.92 ($5.05) | $4.85 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($1.67) | $2.26 | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.21 ($2.84) | $2.08 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 ($2.78) | $3.25 | 14% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.54 ($5.85) | $4.60 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 ($2.96) | $2.75 | 8% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.96 ($2.52) | $3.00 | 16% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.97 ($1.24) | $1.56 | 20% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.72 ($7.37) | $11.42 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.12 ($2.73) | $1.98 | 38% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 ($1.67) | $1.36 | 24% |
| Housing | 21% | ||
| Housing in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 21% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,143 ($1,472) | $1,100 | 34% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 ($194) | $159 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €28 ($36) | $41 | 12% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €737 ($949) | $518 | 83% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €173 ($223) | $95 | 135% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.63 ($5.96) | $8.71 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16.56 ($21) | $28 | 23% |
| Clothes | 39% | ||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €78 ($100) | $44 | 126% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €36 ($46) | $38 | 22% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €76 ($98) | $68 | 45% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €73 ($93) | $89 | 5% |
| Transportation | 103% | ||
| Transportation in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 103% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,566 ($34,222) | $21,674 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 ($2.25) | $0.94 | 139% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €109 ($141) | $66 | 115% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €25 ($32) | $22 | 47% |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 4% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €8.50 ($10.95) | $8.57 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.96 ($3.81) | $4.83 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.33 ($3.00) | $3.50 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 ($3.99) | $4.43 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 ($1.51) | $2.74 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 ($2.42) | $2.96 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($27) | $15.88 | 69% |
| Entertainment | 23% | ||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 23% cheaper than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($51) | $36 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18.17 ($23) | $18.67 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 ($125) | $121 | 3% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €65 ($84) | $83 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.25 ($8.05) | $8.67 | 7% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 ($4.77) | $3.94 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.62 ($3.38) | $4.33 | 22% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €143 ($185) | $146 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.14) | $1.12 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €33 ($43) | $53 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €6.10 ($7.86) | $6.14 | 28% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,530 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least $4,105
(€3,186)
in Utrecht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,125
in Cleveland.