City in South Holland, Netherlands
Cost of living in Rotterdam
How much a month costs in Rotterdam
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,150–4,390 (€2,800–3,900).
Prices in Rotterdam
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,500–2,300 | $1,690–2,590 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €1,100–1,700 | $1,240–1,910 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €35–70 | $39–79 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €110–220 | $124–248 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–16 | $11.3–18.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €24–42 | $27–47 |
| Cappuccino | €3.2–4.5 | $3.6–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4.5–7 | $5.1–7.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–4 | $1.1–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €13–22 | $15–25 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €20–40 | $23–45 |
| Gym membership (month) | €30–55 | $34–62 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 11/100
A value score of 11/100 means Rotterdam gives more quality of life per dollar than 10% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 8 places we cover in Netherlands.
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Cost of living across Netherlands
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Rotterdam
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Rotterdam?
About $1,800–2,360 on a lean budget, $3,150–4,390 for a comfortable month and $5,630–9,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Rotterdam?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,500–2,300 ($1,690–2,590) a month in the center and €1,100–1,700 ($1,240–1,910) outside it.
How much does food cost in Rotterdam?
A local meal is €10–16 ($11.3–18.0); a mid-range restaurant is €24–42 ($27–47) per person.
Is Netherlands expensive?
Prices in Netherlands are about 84% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- RET Rotterdam public transport
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Rotterdam Tourist Information
- NS Dutch Railways
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.