Rotterdam
Netherlands
Updated on August 30, 2025
Overview
Rotterdam is a modern Dutch city with relatively affordable housing compared to Amsterdam. Renting a one-bedroom apartment costs around €1,000–€1,300 monthly. The city has a temperate maritime climate with mild winters and cool summers. Public transport is reliable with trams, buses, and trains. The job market is diverse, with strengths in logistics, maritime industries, and creative sectors. Healthcare is high quality and accessible. Rotterdam is safe, walkable, and known for its multicultural community.
Average cost of living€2,112.90
Quality of Life86/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€600.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,521.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,278.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,483.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,022.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€252.25
Internet€49.19
Mobile plan€21.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€4.00
Monthly pass€78.50
Taxi start€4.15
Gasoline (1 l)€1.96
Leisure
Cinema ticket€15.00
Fitness club€40.00
Education
Preschool (month)€1,950.00
Intl. primary (year)€12,020.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€5,286.00
sqm outside center€3,861.00
Advantages
- ✓ Affordable housing compared to Amsterdam
- ✓ Reliable public transport
- ✓ High-quality healthcare
- ✓ Safe and multicultural
Disadvantages
- × Weather can be rainy and windy
- × Smaller job market than Amsterdam
- × Cost of living moderate
- × Some areas less lively