Cost of Living in Rotterdam
Country: Netherlands · Currency: EUR
Overall
63.1
Rent
45.1
Groceries
70.1
Dining out
66.1
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,932 | 46 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,258 | 54 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,806 | 60 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,108 | 52 data points |
Average prices in Rotterdam
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,932 | 46 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,258 | 54 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,806 | 60 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,108 | 52 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $1.08 | 16 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $3.46 | 41 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.9 | 35 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.52 | 43 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.7 | 35 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.9 | 40 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.3 | 49 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.25 | 60 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.57 | 26 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.79 | 33 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.6 | 7 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.07 | 14 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.95 | 20 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.19 | 30 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.89 | 23 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.4 | 48 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.94 | 21 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $89.7 | 57 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.56 | 43 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.54 | 52 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.71 | 27 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,472 | 7 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.3 | 53 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $88.1 | 50 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.92 | 22 data points |
| Cappuccino | $4.24 | 20 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.74 | 14 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.4 | 55 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.06 | 45 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.47 | 33 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $51.8 | 25 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58.1 | 47 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.27 | 54 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.7 | 29 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $138 | 14 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | 18 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.09 | 7 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.15 | 25 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $19.1 | 25 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $69.6 | 60 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.1 | 46 data points |
| Men's haircut | $27.1 | 40 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $18.2 | 11 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,446 | 26 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15