Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 86% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 45% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (36 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (24 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.40 (13 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (2.85 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.06 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (5.56 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.95 (14 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (5.02 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (3.29 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (3.56 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (17 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 (7 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (2.65 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 61% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,543 (3,738 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,269 (3,076 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (461 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (2,620 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €899 (2,177 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €152 (369 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (75 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (1,026 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (501 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (18 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (34 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 357% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 43% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (194 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (82 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (233 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (290 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 197% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 197% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,508 (76,353 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (4.45 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €93 (226 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 332% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (58 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 362% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 52% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.64 (9 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (37 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (82 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.09 (7 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (4.33 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (4.74 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (58 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 387% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 42% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (100 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (47 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (251 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 527% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (135 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (21 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (11 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (1,168 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.30 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (76 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (18 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 92% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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