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Leeuwarden vs Rotterdam

Netherlands vs Netherlands · 167 km apart

Leeuwarden

Netherlands

€1,052 ($1,144)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rotterdam

Netherlands

€1,216 ($1,322)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseLeeuwardenRotterdamCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$10.20$11.63Leeuwarden
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$40.80$46.51Leeuwarden
Cappuccino$3.06$3.49Leeuwarden
Monthly groceries (single person)$231$264Leeuwarden
Monthly public transport pass$37.40$42.64Leeuwarden
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$98.60$112Leeuwarden
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$28.56$32.56Leeuwarden
Fitness club membership$28.56$32.56Leeuwarden
Cinema ticket$7.48$8.53Leeuwarden
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$667$786Leeuwarden
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$464$547Leeuwarden
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,392$1,640Leeuwarden
Total single-person budget$1,144$1,322Leeuwarden
Average net salary$3,400$3,876

Verdict

Leeuwarden is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Leeuwarden runs about $1,144 versus $1,322 in Rotterdam — a difference of roughly 16%.

Salary-adjusted, Rotterdam leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Leeuwarden  ·  Full cost of living in Rotterdam

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leeuwarden cheaper than Rotterdam?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,144 per month in Leeuwarden versus $1,322 in Rotterdam — about 16% less.
How far is Leeuwarden from Rotterdam?
The straight-line distance between Leeuwarden and Rotterdam is approximately 167 km (104 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Leeuwarden or Rotterdam?
The estimated average net salary is $3,400 in Leeuwarden and $3,876 in Rotterdam. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,256 in Leeuwarden versus $2,554 in Rotterdam per month.