Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$26) | C$20 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.22 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (C$1.61) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.31 (C$5.09) | C$4.18 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (C$2.77) | C$3.04 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (C$3.24) | C$4.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (C$2.05) | C$3.76 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (C$1.78) | C$3.41 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (C$3.50) | C$2.48 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (C$1.68) | C$1.93 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,482 (C$2,280) | C$2,136 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,105 (C$1,700) | C$1,241 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (C$253) | C$133 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €987 (C$1,519) | C$1,120 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €802 (C$1,233) | C$806 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (C$175) | C$66 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$42) | C$54 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (C$661) | C$311 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (C$219) | C$97 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$25 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$124) | C$60 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$149) | C$98 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (C$165) | C$117 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,252 (C$41,919) | C$22,935 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (C$2.47) | C$1.39 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (C$128) | C$67 | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.30 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (C$27) | C$22 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (C$55) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (C$4.60) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (C$3.83) | C$3.85 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 (C$4.70) | C$4.28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (C$2.29) | C$3.11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (C$2.87) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$32) | C$20 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$65) | C$52 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (C$162) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (C$84) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (C$4.79) | C$5.42 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.62 (C$7) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (C$745) | C$647 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.35) | C$0.83 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$60) | C$35 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 159 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$7,583 (€4,930) in Rotterdam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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