- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Canada
- Rotterdam
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (C$5.98) | C$5.67 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (C$1.66) | C$2.40 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (C$2.79) | C$4.13 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (C$2.47) | C$2.54 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.91 (C$9) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (C$2.32) | C$3.55 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (C$2.78) | C$3.02 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (C$1.42) | C$2.26 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.13 (C$3.14) | C$2.18 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (C$1.62) | C$1.87 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,261 (C$1,859) | C$1,186 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,017 (C$1,499) | C$982 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (C$147) | C$104 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (C$1,253) | C$919 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (C$935) | C$695 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 (C$114) | C$64 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €448 (C$661) | C$393 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (C$186) | C$111 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$25 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$113) | C$61 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (C$35) | C$41 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$129) | C$95 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (C$181) | C$87 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,500 (C$37,596) | C$23,851 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (C$2.26) | C$1.19 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$74) | C$47 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 (C$31) | C$20 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (C$52) | C$85 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.64 (C$3.90) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.67 (C$3.93) | C$2.88 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (C$4.19) | C$3.82 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (C$2.62) | C$3.16 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (C$2.44) | C$2.53 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$31) | C$19 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (C$60) | C$45 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (C$161) | C$84 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$74) | C$89 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (C$3.88) | C$5.72 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$5.90) | C$5.43 | + 9% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €546 (C$805) | C$850 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (C$0.38) | C$1.04 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (C$38) | C$34 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,846
(€2,609)
in Rotterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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