Somerset vs Utrecht: cost of living for digital nomads
Somerset, Bermuda 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 31% cheaper than Somerset for a month of nomad living ($2,645 vs $3,840).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,350 in Utrecht against $2,200 in Somerset.
- Somerset scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Utrecht: 200 Mbps typical against 190 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Somerset wins 2 of the measured lines; Utrecht wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Somerset or Utrecht?
Utrecht is cheaper: about $2,645/month against $3,840/month in Somerset, roughly 31% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Somerset or Utrecht?
Somerset scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Utrecht.
Which has faster internet, Somerset or Utrecht?
Utrecht has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 190 Mbps in Somerset.
| Line | Somerset | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,840 | $2,645 |
| Rent | $2,200 | $1,350 |
| Food | $760 | $560 |
| Transport | $85 | $65 |
| Coworking | $175 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 190 | 200 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 5/10 | 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): Somerset September 11, 2026, Utrecht September 10, 2026.