Travel budget and cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) how much does a trip cost?

Rotterdam travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Rotterdam

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Rotterdam for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Rotterdam compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Rotterdam in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Rotterdam in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Rotterdam by expense type

Restaurant budget in Rotterdam

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 10 to $ 27)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 32 to $ 53)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 13)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.3 for 500ml
($ 4.2 to $ 7.9)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 4.7)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 3/can
($ 2 to $ 4.2)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.4/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Rotterdam

1-star hotel

$ 142/night
($ 63 to $ 491)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 151/night
($ 71 to $ 536)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 65 to $ 550)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 159/night
($ 84 to $ 457)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 182/night
($ 112 to $ 445)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 129/month
($ 73 to $ 358)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Room with kitchen

$ 205/month
($ 94 to $ 492)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 172/month
($ 93 to $ 414)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 151/month
($ 88 to $ 439)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 241/month
($ 120 to $ 654)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Supermarket food budget in Rotterdam

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 4.2)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.3)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 3 to $ 5.2)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 7.9 to $ 17)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 6.3)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Rotterdam

Bus ticket

$ 4.2/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 4.7)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.1/km
($ 1.8 to $ 3.2)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

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117% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.2
($ 3.7 to $ 5.3)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 42/24hrs
($ 29 to $ 69)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Rotterdam

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 17)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 19/hr
($ 11 to $ 27)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Rotterdam

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 8.7 to $ 14)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 75
($ 43 to $ 137)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 34
($ 16 to $ 74)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Rotterdam

$ 188
(fair price: $ 161)

Edinburgh → Rotterdam

$ 232
(fair price: $ 189)

New York City → Rotterdam

$ 1272
(fair price: $ 952)

Manchester → Rotterdam

$ 312
(fair price: $ 270)

Los Angeles → Rotterdam

$ 1469
(fair price: $ 1130)

Chicago → Rotterdam

$ 1003
(fair price: $ 794)

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