Netherlands
Utrecht
#5 Top 5 cities
Utrecht is a highly livable and well-connected city for expats seeking a balance between convenience and less stress than Amsterdam.
Country overview
Population
376Â 435
Year-round temperatures
Day: 6°C až 23°C
Night: 1°C až 14°C
Climate
Temperate oceanic climate with wetter winters and comfortable summer temperatures.
Distance to the sea
55 km
Social atmosphere
8/10
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
4/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
8/10
Utrecht: Everyday safety is high, while bicycle theft, petty theft, and crowded cycling corridors require routine attention.
Natural disaster resilience
8/10
Utrecht: River and intense-rain flooding, heat, and drought are the main hazards, moderated by strong Dutch water management and adaptation.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
10/10
Internet speed
9/10
Internet stability
9/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇮🇳Indians
- 🇩🇪Germans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Good transport links
- +Cafe culture
- +Good for long-term stay
- +Quality services
Cons
- −Higher living costs
- −Higher prices
- −Smaller job market