Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 30% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 23% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (172 kr) | 108 kr | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (113 kr) | 84 kr | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.40 (63 kr) | 48 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.06 (47 kr) | 36 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (27 kr) | 30 kr | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.95 (69 kr) | 52 kr | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (24 kr) | 29 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (16 kr) | 12 kr | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (17 kr) | 18 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (80 kr) | 122 kr | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 (33 kr) | 20 kr | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (13 kr) | 14 kr | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 36% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,543 (17,870 kr) | 15,007 kr | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,269 (14,707 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (2,202 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (12,523 kr) | 9,688 kr | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €899 (10,409 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €152 (1,765 kr) | 410 kr | + 330% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (356 kr) | 271 kr | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (4,906 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (2,395 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (86 kr) | 67 kr | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (164 kr) | 203 kr | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (929 kr) | 993 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (394 kr) | 419 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (1,114 kr) | 1,039 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (1,386 kr) | 1,260 kr | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 58% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,508 (365,019 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (22 kr) | 16 kr | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €93 (1,080 kr) | 582 kr | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (276 kr) | 307 kr | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 7% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.64 (42 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (176 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (390 kr) | 261 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.09 (36 kr) | 41 kr | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (31 kr) | 31 kr | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 (46 kr) | 28 kr | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (21 kr) | 28 kr | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (278 kr) | 274 kr | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 5% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (478 kr) | 415 kr | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (226 kr) | 267 kr | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (1,199 kr) | 819 kr | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (645 kr) | 847 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (102 kr) | 138 kr | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (37 kr) | 40 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (52 kr) | 70 kr | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (5,586 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (1.41 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (362 kr) | 286 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (87 kr) | 67 kr | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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