Edinburgh vs Utrecht: cost of living for digital nomads
Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Utrecht, Netherlands, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Edinburgh is about 3% cheaper than Utrecht for a month of nomad living ($2,560 vs $2,645).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,250 in Edinburgh against $1,350 in Utrecht.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Edinburgh wins 3 of the measured lines; Utrecht wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Edinburgh or Utrecht?
Edinburgh is cheaper: about $2,560/month against $2,645/month in Utrecht, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Edinburgh or Utrecht?
Edinburgh and Utrecht score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Edinburgh or Utrecht?
Edinburgh and Utrecht have about the same typical internet speed, 200 Mbps.
| Line | Edinburgh | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,560 | $2,645 |
| Rent | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Food | $560 | $560 |
| Transport | $100 | $65 |
| Coworking | $170 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 200 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Edinburgh September 11, 2026, Utrecht September 10, 2026.