Cost of living in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 17% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 46% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (kr 153) | kr 214 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr 76) | kr 128 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (kr 38) | kr 74 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (kr 11) | kr 21 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (kr 38) | kr 43 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.35 (kr 24) | kr 36 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr 62) | kr 74 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (kr 23) | kr 34 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (kr 16) | kr 21 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 (kr 12) | kr 42 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (kr 62) | kr 167 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.77 (kr 28) | kr 43 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (kr 9) | kr 34 | - 73% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Utrecht (Netherlands) is about the same as in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (kr 19,834) | kr 15,618 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,471 (kr 15,059) | kr 12,088 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (kr 1,776) | kr 3,560 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,268 (kr 12,981) | kr 10,608 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €943 (kr 9,658) | kr 9,123 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (kr 1,141) | kr 946 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (kr 343) | kr 381 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €479 (kr 4,899) | kr 3,693 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (kr 1,684) | kr 1,243 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr 70) | kr 93 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (kr 149) | kr 312 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 45% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (kr 940) | kr 967 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (kr 450) | kr 1,223 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (kr 1,076) | kr 1,453 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (kr 1,426) | kr 1,661 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 5% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,032 (kr 256,276) | kr 368,530 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (kr 18) | kr 19 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €95 (kr 973) | kr 678 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (kr 212) | kr 425 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 22% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.49 (kr 36) | kr 59 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (kr 121) | kr 109 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (kr 424) | kr 529 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (kr 36) | kr 50 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (kr 32) | kr 46 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.09 (kr 42) | kr 42 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (kr 14) | kr 20 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (kr 21) | kr 22 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (kr 234) | kr 416 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 25% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Utrecht | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (kr 581) | kr 665 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (kr 239) | kr 267 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (kr 850) | kr 1,040 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (kr 729) | kr 1,248 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (kr 91) | kr 150 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (kr 33) | kr 54 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.80 (kr 59) | kr 108 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €453 (kr 4,633) | kr 4,214 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (kr 1.60) | kr 1.22 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (kr 326) | kr 550 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (kr 72) | kr 136 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 209 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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