Cost of living
Groningen compared to Utrecht
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Overview comparison
GroningenUtrecht
Consumer prices in Groningen are roughly 7% higher than in Utrecht.
Cost of living
| Item | Groningen | Utrecht |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,665 | 1,927 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,190 | 3,239 |
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| Without rent one person | 825 | 682 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,253 | 2,704 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 917.92 | 902.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,153.36 | 1,033.23 |
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| Food person | 416 | 421 |
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| Food family | 1,550 | 1,118 |
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| Transport person | 81.03 | 98.36 |
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| Transport family | 205.99 | 250.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.04 years | 67.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Groningen | Utrecht |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.38 | 13.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 63.01 | 86.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.37 | 11.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.93 | 4.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.5 | 2.64 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.96 | 2.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Groningen | Utrecht |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,063.41 | 1,009.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 900.69 | 757.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,068.67 | 1,200.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,039.27 | 847.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 151.57 | 121.73 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 170.11 | 197.12 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.26 | 33.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Groningen | Utrecht |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.75 | 4.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,920 | 4,843 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,982 | 3,652 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.36 | 1.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.48% | 75.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.43 | 30.62 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.72 | 1.84 |
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Groceries
| Item | Groningen | Utrecht |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 1.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.86 | 4.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.68 | 14.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.29 | 13.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.5 | 17.26 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.56 | 2.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | Groningen | Utrecht |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.24 | 26.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.44 | 10.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 89.57 | 101.5 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.67 | 17.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.38 | 44.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.07 | 64.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,137.64 | 1,610.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,900 | 4,679 |
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