Rotterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
#958
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Nomad Score:
69%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,100.00
$1,800.00
$120.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Rotterdam |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$180.00
$220.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$45.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$320.00
$550.00
$15.00
|
Daily average assuming some self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$85.00
$120.00
$8.00
|
Daily average including public transport and occasional taxi |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at cafes and restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$60.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for museums, events, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$130.00
$250.00
$0.00
|
Tourists usually have travel insurance separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Expats may have monthly averaged visa/legal service fees |
| Total |
$2,070.00
$3,860.00
$208.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,200.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Price for a pint in a typical bar; can be higher in tourist areas.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Casual dining; prices may rise slightly in city center.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.00
Standard fast food meal; international chains and local options.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.20
Price per kg; seasonal variations apply, slightly cheaper in autumn.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.80
Per loaf; artisanal bread may cost more.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Per liter; stable year-round.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.50
Per kg; common varieties.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$8.50
Per kg; fresh local produce.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$14.00
Per kg; quality and cut affect price.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.00
Per bottle; supermarket prices.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.00
Base fare for taxi trips.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Per kilometer; may vary slightly by company.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$85.00
Unlimited public transport within Rotterdam.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$2.10
Per liter; fluctuates with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Basic plan with data; prices vary by provider.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$35.00
Monthly cost for home broadband.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Standard monthly fee; premium gyms cost more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Per hour; weekend rates typically higher.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$13.00
Standard ticket price.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$60.00
Mid-range brand.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$45.00
Mid-range retail price.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$90.00
Mid-range brand; prices vary widely.
per pair