Palm Beach vs Utrecht: cost of living for digital nomads
Palm Beach, Aruba 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
- Palm Beach is about 6% cheaper than Utrecht for a month of nomad living ($2,495 vs $2,645).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,300 in Palm Beach against $1,350 in Utrecht.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Utrecht: 200 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Palm Beach is arid; Utrecht is temperate.
Palm Beach wins 4 of the measured lines; Utrecht wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Palm Beach or Utrecht?
Palm Beach is cheaper: about $2,495/month against $2,645/month in Utrecht, roughly 6% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Palm Beach or Utrecht?
Palm Beach and Utrecht score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Palm Beach or Utrecht?
Utrecht has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Palm Beach.
| Line | Palm Beach | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,495 | $2,645 |
| Rent | $1,300 | $1,350 |
| Food | $580 | $560 |
| Transport | $60 | $65 |
| Coworking | $125 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 200 |
| Climate | arid | temperate |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 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): Palm Beach September 11, 2026, Utrecht September 10, 2026.