Netherlands vs Netherlands · 48 km apart
Netherlands
single / month
Cheaper overallNetherlands
single / month
| Expense | Rijen | Rotterdam | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.18 | $11.63 | Rijen |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.72 | $46.51 | Rijen |
| Cappuccino | $2.75 | $3.49 | Rijen |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $208 | $264 | Rijen |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.66 | $42.64 | Rijen |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $88.74 | $112 | Rijen |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.70 | $32.56 | Rijen |
| Fitness club membership | $25.70 | $32.56 | Rijen |
| Cinema ticket | $6.73 | $8.53 | Rijen |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $585 | $786 | Rijen |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $407 | $547 | Rijen |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,220 | $1,640 | Rijen |
| Total single-person budget | $1,019 | $1,322 | Rijen |
| Average net salary | $3,060 | $3,876 |
Rijen is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Rijen runs about $1,019 versus $1,322 in Rotterdam — a difference of roughly 30%.
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 Rijen · Full cost of living in Rotterdam