Cost of Living in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Last updated on Apr 20, 2023
Summary: The cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands is generally considered to be quite high. A nice one bedroom apartment in Rotterdam can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 per month, while a nice two bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Rotterdam is usually around $20 to $30 per person.
Is the cost of living in Rotterdam high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Rotterdam, they wrote:
"The cost of living in Rotterdam is generally considered to be quite high. Rent prices are particularly high, with the average one-bedroom apartment costing around €1,000 per month. Groceries and other everyday items are also relatively expensive, with the cost of food and other necessities being comparable to other major cities in Europe. Transportation costs are also quite high, with public transport tickets costing around €2.50 for a single journey," wrote a person living in Rotterdam.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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