How much does it cost to live in Rotterdam?

Typical monthly costs in Rotterdam are approximately €1,200 in rent and €1,100 in other expenses, totalling around €2,300/month.

How much should I save in Rotterdam?

Based on CBS Household Budget Survey 2022, people at mid-range incomes in Netherlands typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a high cost city like Rotterdam, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

Rotterdam · EUR · high cost city

Cost of living in Rotterdam — is your salary enough?

Rotterdam rents average €1,200/month, offering materially better affordability than Amsterdam. Rotterdam earners can typically meet the Dutch savings benchmark more easily than their Amsterdam counterparts.

Rent in Rotterdam

Budget€900 – €1,100/mo

Typical€1,200 – €1,400/mo

Premium€1,600+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~€1,100/mo

Total typical monthly spend~€2,300/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical Rotterdam costs (€1,200 rent)

€25,000 – €37,000→ saving -22%

Critical

€37,000 – €52,000→ saving 15%

On Track

€52,000 – €72,000→ saving 31.5%

Ahead

See your personal verdict for Rotterdam

Country

Annual income (gross)€44,500

€10,000€155,000€300,000+

Monthly rent or mortgage€1,200/mo

€0€4,000€8,000+

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

€1,450/mo

€0€3,150€6,300+

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from CBS Household Budget Survey 2022. Figures in EUR.

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