Cost of living in Utrecht, Netherlands vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (C$1.56) | C$1.98 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.60 (C$5.16) | C$4.48 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.17 (C$3.12) | C$3.04 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (C$3.26) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.96 (C$2.80) | C$3.76 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 (C$1.68) | C$3.41 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (C$3.41) | C$2.48 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (C$1.77) | C$1.93 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,680 (C$2,409) | C$2,136 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,255 (C$1,800) | C$1,241 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (C$234) | C$133 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,047 (C$1,502) | C$1,120 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €760 (C$1,090) | C$806 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (C$142) | C$66 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$32) | C$54 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €457 (C$655) | C$311 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (C$227) | C$97 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$24) | C$25 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (C$139) | C$60 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (C$60) | C$39 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$119) | C$98 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (C$182) | C$117 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,452 (C$40,809) | C$22,935 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (C$2.38) | C$1.42 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (C$144) | C$67 | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.28 (C$6) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$17) | C$22 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (C$59) | C$77 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (C$5.06) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (C$3.99) | C$3.85 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 (C$5.63) | C$4.28 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (C$2.07) | C$3.11 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (C$2.76) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$31) | C$20 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$61) | C$52 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$33) | C$26 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (C$111) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (C$97) | C$96 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (C$4.71) | C$5.42 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.42 (C$6) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €458 (C$656) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$46) | C$35 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 293 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$8,053 (€5,615) in Utrecht to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.
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