Cost of Living in Rotterdam
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Overall, the cost of living in Rotterdam is below the New York City baseline (composite index 57 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)70
Groceries index61
Dining out index57
Transport index43
Utilities index52
Median annual salary$44,023
Minimum wage$13.88/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,148
Est. monthly healthcare premium$144
YoY inflation3.0%
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