Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 56% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 43% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (67 zł) | 35 zł | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (44 zł) | 31 zł | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.40 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (5.33 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.06 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.95 (27 zł) | 25 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (9 zł) | 4.01 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (6 zł) | 3.93 zł | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 zł) | 43 zł | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (4.95 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,543 (6,984 zł) | 6,872 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,269 (5,747 zł) | 4,939 zł | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (861 zł) | 906 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (4,894 zł) | 3,303 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €899 (4,068 zł) | 2,583 zł | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €152 (690 zł) | 490 zł | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (139 zł) | 47 zł | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (1,917 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (936 zł) | 415 zł | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (33 zł) | 60 zł | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (64 zł) | 62 zł | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 10% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (363 zł) | 294 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (154 zł) | 237 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (436 zł) | 351 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (542 zł) | 354 zł | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 149% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,508 (142,648 zł) | 61,489 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €93 (422 zł) | 135 zł | + 213% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (108 zł) | 48 zł | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 10% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.64 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (69 zł) | 32 zł | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (152 zł) | 167 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.09 (14 zł) | 20 zł | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (109 zł) | 62 zł | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 30% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (187 zł) | 97 zł | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (88 zł) | 54 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (468 zł) | 219 zł | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (252 zł) | 192 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (40 zł) | 25 zł | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (2,183 zł) | 2,253 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.55 zł) | 0.64 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (141 zł) | 123 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (34 zł) | 17 zł | + 101% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 476 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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