Cost of living
Enschede compared to Utrecht
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Overview comparison
EnschedeUtrecht
Consumer prices in Enschede are roughly 10% higher than in Utrecht.
Cost of living
| Item | Enschede | Utrecht |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,748 | 1,927 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,254 | 3,239 |
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| Without rent one person | 761 | 682 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,134 | 2,704 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,236.95 | 902.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,775.72 | 1,033.23 |
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| Food person | 430 | 421 |
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| Food family | 1,348 | 1,118 |
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| Transport person | 84.7 | 98.36 |
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| Transport family | 286.07 | 250.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.42 years | 67.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Enschede | Utrecht |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.1 | 13.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 78.78 | 86.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 15.98 | 11.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.52 | 4.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.97 | 2.64 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.79 | 2.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Enschede | Utrecht |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,482.78 | 1,009.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,006.05 | 757.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,406.53 | 1,200.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,793.63 | 847.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.24 | 121.73 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 193.1 | 197.12 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.1 | 33.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Enschede | Utrecht |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.83 | 4.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,182 | 4,843 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,226 | 3,652 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.85 | 1.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 98.67% | 75.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 28.91 | 30.62 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.49 | 1.84 |
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Groceries
| Item | Enschede | Utrecht |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 1.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 1.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.24 | 4.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.6 | 14.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.25 | 13.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.06 | 17.26 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.92 | 2.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | Enschede | Utrecht |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.79 | 26.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.84 | 10.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 52.48 | 101.5 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.26 | 17.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 105.54 | 44.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.72 | 64.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,243.84 | 1,610.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,480 | 4,679 |
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