Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (C$5.61) | C$5.84 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.47) | C$1.85 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.29 (C$4.70) | C$4.50 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 (C$3.04) | C$3.04 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (C$3.33) | C$4.24 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (C$1.84) | C$3.76 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (C$1.71) | C$3.41 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (C$3.39) | C$2.48 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (C$1.59) | C$1.93 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,420 (C$2,028) | C$2,136 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,051 (C$1,501) | C$1,241 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (C$227) | C$133 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €953 (C$1,361) | C$1,120 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €714 (C$1,020) | C$806 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (C$150) | C$66 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$35) | C$50 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (C$613) | C$322 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (C$186) | C$96 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$25 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$120) | C$61 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$43) | C$38 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (C$137) | C$96 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (C$176) | C$112 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,652 (C$39,484) | C$22,935 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (C$2.37) | C$1.39 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (C$119) | C$67 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (C$27) | C$22 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (C$49) | C$77 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.81 (C$4.01) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (C$3.69) | C$3.78 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (C$4.25) | C$4.28 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (C$2.31) | C$3.11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (C$2.26) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$29) | C$20 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (C$67) | C$50 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$27 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (C$150) | C$117 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (C$76) | C$94 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (C$4.67) | C$5.25 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.59 (C$7) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (C$694) | C$647 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.32) | C$0.83 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (C$49) | C$36 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 338 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,402 (€5,184) in Rotterdam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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