- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
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- Rotterdam
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.34 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (C$1.64) | C$2.17 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (C$2.85) | C$4.84 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (C$3.25) | C$2.90 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.89 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (C$2.58) | C$4.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (C$2.82) | C$3.31 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (C$1.45) | C$3.07 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.16 (C$3.26) | C$2.51 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (C$1.57) | C$2.07 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,261 (C$1,903) | C$1,576 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,017 (C$1,534) | C$1,122 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 (C$134) | C$109 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (C$1,282) | C$1,019 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (C$957) | C$774 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €71 (C$106) | C$66 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$45) | C$40 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €431 (C$650) | C$377 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (C$194) | C$98 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$23 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$116) | C$59 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (C$36) | C$40 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$132) | C$93 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (C$185) | C$92 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,500 (C$38,472) | C$22,749 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (C$2.33) | C$1.27 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$75) | C$65 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$31) | C$31 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 (C$32) | C$20 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (C$55) | C$96 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.64 (C$3.99) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (C$3.90) | C$3.72 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 (C$4.53) | C$2.83 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (C$2.51) | C$3.09 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (C$2.55) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$31) | C$19 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (C$62) | C$46 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$30) | C$26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (C$165) | C$101 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$75) | C$87 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (C$3.97) | C$5.53 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €523 (C$788) | C$549 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (C$0.39) | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (C$39) | C$35 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 481 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,122
(€3,395)
in Rotterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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