Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Summary of cost of living in Rotterdam

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €4,314
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €2,305
  • Cost of living in Rotterdam is more expensive than in 72% of cities in Western Europe (20 out of 69)
  • Cost of living in Rotterdam is more expensive than in 70% of cities in the World (62 out of 200)
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List of prices in Rotterdam
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €13
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €5.81
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.18
12 eggs, large €4.34
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.29
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.07
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.36
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.43
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €8
2 liters of coca-cola €2.83
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.09
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,702
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,474
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €237
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €1,307
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €1,012
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €174
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €32
40” flat screen tv €423
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €207
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €7
Hourly rate for cleaning help €14
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €65
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €27
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €75
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €85
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €35,927
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.98
Monthly ticket public transport €79
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €24
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €3.64
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €15
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €34
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €3.09
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €2.69
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.97
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.79
Tube of toothpaste €2.12
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €22
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €41
2 tickets to the movies €26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €103
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €61
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €2.90
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €5.45
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €482
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.12
1 month of gym membership in business district €31
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €8
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 188 prices entered by 28 different people.
Latest price update: December 10, 2023

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Rotterdam position in our World Ranking

the world
62nd
out of 200
western europe
20th
out of 69

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