Reykjavik vs Utrecht: cost of living for digital nomads
Reykjavik, Iceland 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
- Utrecht is about 19% cheaper than Reykjavik for a month of nomad living ($2,645 vs $3,250).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,350 in Utrecht against $1,600 in Reykjavik.
- Reykjavik scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Reykjavik: 220 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Reykjavik is continental; Utrecht is temperate.
Reykjavik wins 2 of the measured lines; Utrecht wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Reykjavik or Utrecht?
Utrecht is cheaper: about $2,645/month against $3,250/month in Reykjavik, roughly 19% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Reykjavik or Utrecht?
Reykjavik scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Utrecht.
Which has faster internet, Reykjavik or Utrecht?
Reykjavik has faster typical internet: 220 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Utrecht.
| Line | Reykjavik | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,250 | $2,645 |
| Rent | $1,600 | $1,350 |
| Food | $750 | $560 |
| Transport | $80 | $65 |
| Coworking | $220 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 220 | 200 |
| Climate | continental | temperate |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | coast | 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): Reykjavik September 10, 2026, Utrecht September 10, 2026.