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Cost of living in Utrecht, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$22) | C$15 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.57 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (C$1.65) | C$2.17 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.83 (C$4.44) | C$4.84 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (C$3.16) | C$2.90 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (C$3.12) | C$4.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (C$2.04) | C$3.31 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (C$1.59) | C$3.07 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 (C$3.43) | C$2.51 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.52) | C$2.07 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,548 (C$2,428) | C$1,576 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,183 (C$1,856) | C$1,122 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (C$201) | C$109 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (C$1,674) | C$1,019 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €838 (C$1,315) | C$774 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (C$177) | C$66 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$36) | C$40 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (C$650) | C$377 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (C$226) | C$98 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$26) | C$23 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (C$143) | C$59 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (C$54) | C$40 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$128) | C$93 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (C$221) | C$92 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 109% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,896 (C$46,902) | C$22,749 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (C$2.40) | C$1.27 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €101 (C$158) | C$65 | + 142% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$32) | C$31 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.28 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (C$66) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.76 (C$5.90) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (C$4.35) | C$3.72 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (C$5.78) | C$2.83 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 (C$2.24) | C$3.09 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (C$2.80) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$32) | C$19 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$58) | C$46 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$34) | C$26 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (C$119) | C$101 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$102) | C$87 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (C$4.78) | C$5.53 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (C$774) | C$549 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$44) | C$35 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 473 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,330
(€4,035)
in Utrecht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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