- Cost of Living
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- Utrecht
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Utrecht, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$24) | C$14 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (C$7) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (C$1.87) | C$2.38 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.61 (C$3.87) | C$4.26 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (C$3.24) | C$2.62 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (C$2.79) | C$3.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (C$2.11) | C$2.90 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (C$1.51) | C$2.89 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (C$3.03) | C$2.31 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (C$1.36) | C$1.76 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,397 (C$2,077) | C$1,186 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,057 (C$1,570) | C$982 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (C$203) | C$117 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €962 (C$1,430) | C$919 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €677 (C$1,006) | C$695 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (C$150) | C$64 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$33) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €423 (C$628) | C$392 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (C$226) | C$111 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €92 (C$137) | C$61 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$49) | C$41 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$138) | C$95 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (C$206) | C$87 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 155% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,633 (C$42,558) | C$22,684 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (C$2.26) | C$1.19 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €107 (C$159) | C$47 | + 234% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$30) | - | - | |
| 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) | €4.78 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (C$62) | C$85 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 (C$4.95) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (C$4.12) | C$3.90 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (C$5.48) | C$3.90 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (C$2.20) | C$3.21 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (C$2.65) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$30) | C$19 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$52) | C$44 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$30) | C$26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (C$115) | C$84 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (C$92) | C$90 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (C$4.73) | C$5.98 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (C$5.55) | C$5.61 | - 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €170 (C$253) | C$141 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.23) | C$2.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (C$43) | C$34 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 299 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,460
(€3,001)
in Utrecht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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