Rotterdam vs Edinburgh Cost of Living
Rotterdam (Netherlands) · Overall index 63.1 — Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0
Summary
- Overall, Edinburgh is 6% cheaper than Rotterdam.
- Rent in Edinburgh is 18% cheaper than in Rotterdam.
- Dining out in Edinburgh is 5% cheaper than in Rotterdam.
| Item | Rotterdam | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -18% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,932 | $1,443 | -25% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,258 | $1,162 | -8% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,806 | $2,865 | -25% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,108 | $1,811 | -14% |
| Groceries | -1% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.08 | $0.92 | -15% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.46 | $3.19 | -8% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.9 | $3.73 | -4% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.52 | $3.67 | +4% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.7 | $11.8 | +10% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.9 | $9.77 | -10% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.3 | $14.3 | +8% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.25 | $4.4 | +4% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.57 | $1.49 | -5% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.79 | $3.65 | -4% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.6 | $4.12 | -10% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.07 | $2.52 | +22% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.95 | $2.33 | +19% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.19 | $2.2 | 0% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.89 | $1.8 | -5% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.4 | $10.7 | -14% |
| Transport | -5% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.94 | $1.64 | -15% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $89.7 | $74 | -18% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.56 | $2.9 | +13% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.54 | $1.29 | -16% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.71 | $0.68 | -4% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,472 | $20,187 | +16% |
| Dining out | -5% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.3 | $14.3 | -17% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $88.1 | $93.6 | +6% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.92 | $9.08 | +2% |
| Cappuccino | $4.24 | $3.72 | -12% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.74 | $1.73 | -1% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.4 | $4.94 | -9% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.06 | $5.59 | -8% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.47 | $1.43 | -3% |
| Telecom | -3% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $51.8 | $54.3 | +5% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58.1 | $53.6 | -8% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.27 | $0.24 | -11% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.7 | $13 | +2% |
| Utilities & household | -4% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $138 | $122 | -12% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.16 | 0% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.09 | $3.41 | -17% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.15 | $1.06 | -8% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $19.1 | $18 | -6% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $69.6 | $61.5 | -12% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.1 | $12.3 | +2% |
| Men's haircut | $27.1 | $26.7 | -1% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $18.2 | $20.3 | +12% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,446 | $1,472 | +2% |
3,207 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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