Utrecht vs Hasselt — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Country	Netherlands	Belgium
Nomad score	6.9 / 10	6.1 / 10
Cost of living	$3,389 / mo	$2,631 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	22° / 14°C	25° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI)	60 Moderate	74 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Average high	14.8°C	15.4°C
Average low	8°C	7.9°C
Precipitation	77 mm / mo	75 mm / mo
Sunshine	234 h / mo	230 h / mo
Humidity	80%	77%
Rain days	12.4 / mo	12.5 / mo
Wind speed	20.3 km/h	18.6 km/h

NL Utrecht · average high by month

J 6 F 9 M 11 A 13 M 18 J 22 J 22 A 23 S 20 O 16 N 10 D 8

BE Hasselt · average high by month

J 6 F 9 M 12 A 14 M 19 J 23 J 23 A 24 S 21 O 16 N 10 D 8

Air quality

Air quality
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
US AQI	60	74
PM2.5	8.2 µg/m³	30.5 µg/m³
PM10	15 µg/m³	34.1 µg/m³
Ozone	17 µg/m³	3 µg/m³
UV index	0	0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	6.4	4.4
Local Payment Services	9.3	8.0
Startup Scene	7.3	5.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Air Conditioning	3.7	4.1
Green Spaces	7.8	7.2
Natural Disaster Risk	8.4	8.5
Noise Pollution	6.6	7.0
Seasonal Variety	6.9	6.6
Weather	6.0	5.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Mobile Network Coverage	9.3	8.6
Power Grid Reliability	9.4	9.2
Public WiFi Availability	8.0	6.2
VPN Reliability	9.3	8.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Accommodation Cost	3.0	4.3
Cost of Living	3.7	4.2
Currency Stability	9.4	9.3
Entertainment Cost	4.6	4.7
Food & Groceries	4.8	4.7
Gym Membership Cost	5.7	5.3
Transportation Cost	6.0	5.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Culture	8.0	6.8
Indoors Fun	7.2	6.0
Language Learning Opportunities	6.8	5.8
Local Experiences & Tours	7.2	6.3
Nightlife	6.7	5.4
Outdoors & Nature	6.8	6.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Nomad Events & Meetups	6.6	3.1
Nomad Friendly	7.5	5.1
Online Community Presence	6.0	3.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Cafes with WiFi	8.1	6.9
Coworking Spaces Availability	7.5	5.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	7.1	5.6
Digital Nomad Popularity	5.2	3.0
Internet Speed	9.0	8.1
Local SIM Card Availability	8.7	8.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Fitness Facilities	7.3	6.3
Food Scene	7.5	6.9
Healthy Food Options	7.6	6.3
Yoga Studios	6.6	5.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Healthcare	7.7	7.4
Healthcare Affordability	4.7	5.8
Healthcare Quality	9.0	8.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	1.3	1.7
Ease of Business Registration	5.8	5.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account	5.3	5.2
Freedom of Speech	9.0	9.0
Political Stability	8.7	8.2
Tax Friendliness	4.4	3.8
Visa Ease	5.3	5.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Air Quality	7.6	6.8
Cleanliness	8.6	7.9
Environmental Quality	8.1	7.6
Family Friendly	8.8	8.0
Language Barrier	9.1	7.0
Work-Life Balance	8.6	7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Female Friendly	8.6	8.4
Racial Tolerance	8.1	7.8
Safety	8.8	8.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Airport Connectivity	8.5	5.5
Cycling	9.7	8.1
Intercity Travel Options	8.7	7.3
Public Transit	8.8	6.8
Ride-sharing Services	7.0	4.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	9.0	6.4
Walkability	8.9	7.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Coworking Quality	7.7	5.0
Freelance Ecosystem	7.2	4.8
Networking Opportunities	6.8	3.9
Remote Job Opportunities	7.1	4.6
Time Zone Favorability	8.4	8.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Jeans	$93 per pair	$81 per pair
Summer Dress	$58 per dress	$52 per dress
Running Shoes	$116 per pair	$98 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Dining Out	$116 per month	$139 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Cinema Ticket	$14 per ticket	$13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Coffee	$4.05 per cup	$3.24 per cup
Beer	$5.20 per pint	$5.20 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$21 per meal	$19 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$81 per meal	$81 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$12 per meal	$12 per meal
Apples	$2.89 per kg	$2.89 per kg
Bread	$2.31 per loaf	$2.08 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.73 per bottle	$0.93 per bottle
Milk	$1.50 per liter	$1.50 per liter
Rice	$2.54 per kg	$2.08 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$14 per kg	$10 per kg
Beef	$16 per kg	$17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$12 per bottle	$14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Groceries	$289 per month	$289 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Health Insurance	$139 per month	$0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Doctor Visit (GP)	$58 per visit	$40 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$9.25 per purchase	$8.10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Housing	$867 per month	$752 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,503 per month	$810 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$2,891 per month	$1,041 per month
Coworking Space	$289 per month	$208 per month
Coliving Space	$1,156 per month	$752 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Internet & Mobile	$58 per month	$52 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Leisure Activities	$58 per month	$69 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Haircut	$29 per visit	$21 per visit
Laundry	$14 per kg	$12 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Mobile Plan	$29 per month	$23 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$58 per month	$52 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$17 one-time	$17 one-time
Gym Membership	$46 per month	$40 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$29 per hour	$17 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Transportation	$104 per month	$75 per month
Taxi Start	$4.05 per trip	$4.63 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.31 per km	$2.54 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$127 per month	$64 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$14 per trip	$12 per trip
Gasoline	$2.43 per liter	$2.14 per liter
Scooter Rental	$46 per month	$29 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Utilities	$173 per month	$173 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
	NL Utrecht	BE Hasselt
Visa & Legal Fees	$12 per month	$0.00 per month