Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €13 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 | €4.32 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 | €1.42 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.29 | €4.15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 | €1.94 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 | €5.62 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 | €1.75 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 | €1.56 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 | €1.58 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 | €2.26 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 | €1.49 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,420 | €1,114 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,051 | €675 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 | €191 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €953 | €638 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €714 | €484 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 | €100 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €24 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 | €438 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 | €122 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €4.73 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €9 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 8% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €94 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €34 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €89 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 | €127 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 70% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,374 | €20,908 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 | €1.52 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 | €33 | + 155% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €20 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 25% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 | €8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 | €8 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 | €99 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.81 | €5.09 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 | €3.61 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 | €3.88 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 | €1.61 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 | €2.34 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €19 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 7% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 | €41 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €16 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 | €94 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 | €57 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 | €1.41 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.59 | €4.40 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 | €444 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.18 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €50 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €5.26 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 271 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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