Cost of living
Eindhoven compared to Rotterdam
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Overview comparison
EindhovenRotterdam
Consumer prices in Rotterdam are roughly 7% higher than in Eindhoven.
Cost of living
| Item | Eindhoven | Rotterdam |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,119 | 2,515 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,199 | 4,208 |
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| Without rent one person | 921 | 831 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,646 | 2,429 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 977.34 | 1,345.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,267.31 | 2,153.66 |
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| Food person | 457 | 449 |
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| Food family | 1,119 | 1,644 |
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| Transport person | 122.93 | 148.66 |
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| Transport family | 317.61 | 467.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.49 years | 82.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eindhoven | Rotterdam |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.07 | 17.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 72.72 | 73.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 15.7 | 13.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.57 | 7.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.43 | 4.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.56 | 2.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eindhoven | Rotterdam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,512.63 | 1,216.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 934.87 | 1,164.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,174.01 | 2,315.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,334.18 | 1,717.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.13 | 169.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 182.64 | 250.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.69 | 33.85 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eindhoven | Rotterdam |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.34 | 3.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,942 | 5,270 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,801 | 3,080 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.78 | 3.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 85.32% | 82.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 29.87 | 23.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.83 | 1.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eindhoven | Rotterdam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.72 | 2.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.99 | 5.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.77 | 13.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.41 | 15.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.84 | 18.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.62 | 2.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.78 |
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Other
| Item | Eindhoven | Rotterdam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.09 | 34.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.19 | 13.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.74 | 39.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.57 | 25.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.49 | 82.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.11 | 89.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,426.94 | 1,711.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,361 | 12,121 |
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