Utrecht vs Wellington: cost of living for digital nomads
Utrecht, Netherlands and Wellington, New Zealand, 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
- Wellington is about 4% cheaper than Utrecht for a month of nomad living ($2,550 vs $2,645).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,250 in Wellington against $1,350 in Utrecht.
- Wellington scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Wellington: 220 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Utrecht wins 2 of the measured lines; Wellington wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Utrecht or Wellington?
Wellington is cheaper: about $2,550/month against $2,645/month in Utrecht, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Utrecht or Wellington?
Wellington scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Utrecht.
Which has faster internet, Utrecht or Wellington?
Wellington has faster typical internet: 220 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Utrecht.
| Line | Utrecht | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,645 | $2,550 |
| Rent | $1,350 | $1,250 |
| Food | $560 | $570 |
| Transport | $65 | $70 |
| Coworking | $180 | $170 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 220 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| 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): Utrecht September 10, 2026, Wellington September 11, 2026.