Utrecht · EUR · high cost city
Cost of living in Utrecht — is your salary enough?
Utrecht rents average €1,500/month — high demand from students and professionals seeking an Amsterdam alternative. Utrecht earners face rising costs relative to wages; mid-income savings benchmarks are achievable but require discipline.
Rent in Utrecht
Budget€1,100 – €1,350/mo
Typical€1,500 – €1,700/mo
Premium€2,000+/mo
Other monthly costs
Food, transport, bills, going out~€1,100/mo
Total typical monthly spend~€2,600/mo
How different incomes stack up
At typical Utrecht costs (€1,500 rent)
€25,000 – €37,000→ saving -37.9%
Critical€37,000 – €52,000→ saving 4%
Falling Behind€52,000 – €72,000→ saving 22.6%
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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from CBS Household Budget Survey 2022. Figures in EUR.
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