Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 60% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 40% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (58 zł) | 40 zł | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (42 zł) | 33 zł | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (5.09 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.34 (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (9 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (5.87 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (6 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (34 zł) | 33 zł | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (4.73 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 46% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,702 (7,358 zł) | 6,195 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,474 (6,372 zł) | 3,731 zł | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €237 (1,027 zł) | 1,217 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,307 (5,652 zł) | 3,165 zł | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,012 (4,373 zł) | 2,249 zł | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €174 (752 zł) | 390 zł | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (139 zł) | 49 zł | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (1,831 zł) | 1,592 zł | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (894 zł) | 455 zł | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (32 zł) | 51 zł | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (59 zł) | 48 zł | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 10% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (281 zł) | 323 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (117 zł) | 124 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (324 zł) | 311 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (367 zł) | 496 zł | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 115% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,927 (155,321 zł) | 93,824 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (344 zł) | 125 zł | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (104 zł) | 35 zł | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.64 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (66 zł) | 47 zł | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (145 zł) | 162 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.09 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (95 zł) | 45 zł | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 61% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (178 zł) | 83 zł | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (111 zł) | 58 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (447 zł) | 187 zł | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (265 zł) | 155 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (48 zł) | 28 zł | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (2,085 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.53 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (133 zł) | 129 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (37 zł) | 18 zł | + 104% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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