Cost of living
Rotterdam compared to Enschede
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Overview comparison
RotterdamEnschede
Consumer prices in Rotterdam are roughly 22% higher than in Enschede.
Cost of living
| Item | Rotterdam | Enschede |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,515 | 1,748 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,208 | 4,254 |
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| Without rent one person | 831 | 761 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,429 | 2,134 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,345.48 | 1,236.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,153.66 | 1,775.72 |
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| Food person | 449 | 430 |
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| Food family | 1,644 | 1,348 |
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| Transport person | 148.66 | 84.7 |
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| Transport family | 467.94 | 286.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.24 years | 67.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rotterdam | Enschede |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.01 | 12.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.41 | 78.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.36 | 15.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.41 | 6.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.19 | 2.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.47 | 2.79 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rotterdam | Enschede |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,216.41 | 1,482.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,164.75 | 1,006.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,315.67 | 2,406.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,717.43 | 1,793.63 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 169.68 | 124.24 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 250.09 | 193.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.85 | 33.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rotterdam | Enschede |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.48 | 4.83 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,270 | 3,182 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,080 | 2,226 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.94 | 2.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 82.62% | 98.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.22 | 28.91 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.93 | 2.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rotterdam | Enschede |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.54 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.15 | 1.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.7 | 4.24 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.6 | 13.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.25 | 16.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.58 | 17.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.78 | 2.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Rotterdam | Enschede |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.99 | 30.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.35 | 14.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 39.82 | 52.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 25.07 | 14.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.85 | 105.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.22 | 88.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,711.59 | 1,243.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,121 | 7,480 |
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