Cost of living
Utrecht compared to Rotterdam
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Overview comparison
UtrechtRotterdam
Consumer prices in Rotterdam are roughly 30% higher than in Utrecht.
Cost of living
| Item | Utrecht | Rotterdam |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,927 | 2,515 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,239 | 4,208 |
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| Without rent one person | 682 | 831 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,704 | 2,429 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 902.29 | 1,345.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,033.23 | 2,153.66 |
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| Food person | 421 | 449 |
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| Food family | 1,118 | 1,644 |
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| Transport person | 98.36 | 148.66 |
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| Transport family | 250.52 | 467.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.89 years | 82.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Utrecht | Rotterdam |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.91 | 17.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 86.39 | 73.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.98 | 13.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.53 | 7.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.64 | 4.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.39 | 2.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Utrecht | Rotterdam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,009.27 | 1,216.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 757.79 | 1,164.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,200.46 | 2,315.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 847.58 | 1,717.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 121.73 | 169.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 197.12 | 250.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.56 | 33.85 |
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Transportation
| Item | Utrecht | Rotterdam |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.09 | 3.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,843 | 5,270 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,652 | 3,080 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.73 | 3.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 75.12% | 82.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.62 | 23.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.84 | 1.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Utrecht | Rotterdam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 1.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.47 | 2.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.95 | 5.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.27 | 13.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.81 | 15.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.26 | 18.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.28 | 2.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.78 |
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Other
| Item | Utrecht | Rotterdam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.78 | 34.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.97 | 13.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 101.5 | 39.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.18 | 25.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.85 | 82.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.88 | 89.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,610.54 | 1,711.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,679 | 12,121 |
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