Utrecht travel budget

Utrecht: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Utrecht

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Utrecht for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2135* (2072 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 191 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 4971* (4830 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 191 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 74 per person
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 6811* (6608 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Utrecht compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Utrecht in 2025 is 9% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Utrecht in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Utrecht by expense type

Restaurant budget in Utrecht

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Utrecht is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 13 to $ 31)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 39/person
($ 26 to $ 62)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 7.2)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 4.6)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.1)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 4.1)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Utrecht

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Utrecht is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Utrecht (compared to United States)148148218218301301158158220220197197194194188188158158171171United StatesUtrecht2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house020406080100120140160180200220240260280300320
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 64 to $ 283)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 197/night
($ 59 to $ 821)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 194/night
($ 70 to $ 677)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 73 to $ 503)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 301
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 529/night
($ 194 to $ 1227)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 466
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 158/month
($ 57 to $ 406)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 277/month
($ 67 to $ 1017)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 250/month
($ 89 to $ 1102)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 171/month
($ 108 to $ 345)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 327/month
($ 114 to $ 1104)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Utrecht

On average, the price of supermarket food in Utrecht is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Utrecht (compared to United States)3.63.612124.74.72.82.84.54.515153.23.21.91.9United StatesUtrechtEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes012345678910111213141516
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 5.5)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 17)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 6.2)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Utrecht

On average, the price of transport in Utrecht is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Utrecht (compared to United States)2.42.41.71.70.90.972723.13.12.52.5224040United StatesUtrechtBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.1/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 4.1)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 2.5 to $ 5.2)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

117% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.7
($ 3.3 to $ 7.2)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 40/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 69)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Utrecht

On average, budget for leisure activities in Utrecht is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 13 to $ 17)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 11 to $ 24)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Utrecht

On average, shopping budget in Utrecht is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 8.5 to $ 13)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 97
($ 47 to $ 124)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 20 to $ 62)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Amsterdam
New York City → Amsterdam
New York City → Amsterdam
$ 795
(fair price: $ 624)
Sydney → Amsterdam
Sydney → Amsterdam
Sydney → Amsterdam
$ 1183
(fair price: $ 981)
Los Angeles → Amsterdam
Los Angeles  → Amsterdam
Los Angeles  → Amsterdam
$ 1179
(fair price: $ 854)
Toronto → Amsterdam
Toronto → Amsterdam
Toronto → Amsterdam
$ 703
(fair price: $ 592)
Melbourne → Amsterdam
Melbourne → Amsterdam
Melbourne → Amsterdam
$ 1209
(fair price: $ 999)
Montreal → Amsterdam
Montreal → Amsterdam
Montreal → Amsterdam
$ 735
(fair price: $ 629)



About this information on the cost of living in Utrecht

The information about the cost of living in Utrecht shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Utrecht was updated on 09-11-2024.

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