Cost of living
Rotterdam compared to Middelburg (Netherlands)
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Overview comparison
RotterdamMiddelburg (Netherlands)
Consumer prices in Rotterdam are roughly 5% higher than in Middelburg (Netherlands).
Cost of living
| Item | Rotterdam | Middelburg (Netherlands) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,515 | 1,607 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,208 | 4,971 |
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| Without rent one person | 831 | 714 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,429 | 2,550 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,345.48 | 1,101.33 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,153.66 | 2,403.76 |
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| Food person | 449 | 450 |
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| Food family | 1,644 | 1,038 |
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| Transport person | 148.66 | 78.94 |
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| Transport family | 467.94 | 263.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.24 years | 68.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rotterdam | Middelburg (Netherlands) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.01 | 12.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.41 | 76.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.36 | 8.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.41 | 5.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.19 | 4.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.47 | 2.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rotterdam | Middelburg (Netherlands) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,216.41 | 1,369.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,164.75 | 1,200.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,315.67 | 1,863.24 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,717.43 | 1,474.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 169.68 | 100.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 250.09 | 114.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.85 | 45.27 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rotterdam | Middelburg (Netherlands) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.48 | 3.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,270 | 6,354 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,080 | 3,648 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.94 | 4.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 82.62% | 75.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.22 | 26.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.93 | 2.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rotterdam | Middelburg (Netherlands) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.15 | 1.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.7 | 5.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.6 | 12.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.25 | 13.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.58 | 13.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.78 | 2.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Rotterdam | Middelburg (Netherlands) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.99 | 37.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.35 | 7.89 |
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| Doctors visit | 39.82 | 65.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 25.07 | 21.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.85 | 86.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.22 | 76.44 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,711.59 | 1,853 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,121 | 9,500 |
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