Cost of living in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$20) | C$20 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (C$5.06) | C$5.78 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.39) | C$1.98 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (C$5.01) | C$4.18 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.35 (C$3.17) | C$3.17 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (C$2.97) | C$4.24 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (C$2.11) | C$3.76 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 (C$1.58) | C$3.41 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.77 (C$3.73) | C$2.48 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (C$1.22) | C$1.93 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (C$2,611) | C$2,136 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,471 (C$1,982) | C$1,233 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (C$234) | C$124 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,268 (C$1,709) | C$1,120 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €943 (C$1,271) | C$805 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (C$150) | C$66 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$45) | C$54 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €479 (C$645) | C$311 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (C$222) | C$97 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$20) | C$25 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (C$124) | C$60 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (C$59) | C$39 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$142) | C$98 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (C$188) | C$117 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,032 (C$33,738) | C$22,942 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (C$2.34) | C$1.56 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €95 (C$128) | C$67 | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.49 (C$4.70) | C$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$16) | C$22 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (C$56) | C$77 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (C$4.75) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (C$4.15) | C$3.85 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.09 (C$5.51) | C$4.33 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (C$1.87) | C$3.16 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (C$2.75) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$31) | C$20 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (C$76) | C$51 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$31) | C$27 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (C$112) | C$135 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (C$96) | C$96 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (C$4.28) | C$5.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.80 (C$8) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €453 (C$610) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$43) | C$37 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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