Netherlands vs Netherlands · 144 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Rotterdam | Maastricht | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $11.63 | $10.81 | Maastricht |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $46.51 | $43.25 | Maastricht |
| Cappuccino | $3.49 | $3.24 | Maastricht |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $264 | $245 | Maastricht |
| Monthly public transport pass | $42.64 | $39.64 | Maastricht |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $112 | $105 | Maastricht |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $32.56 | $30.27 | Maastricht |
| Fitness club membership | $32.56 | $30.27 | Maastricht |
| Cinema ticket | $8.53 | $7.93 | Maastricht |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $786 | $717 | Maastricht |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $547 | $499 | Maastricht |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,640 | $1,497 | Maastricht |
| Total single-person budget | $1,322 | $1,220 | Maastricht |
| Average net salary | $3,876 | $3,604 |
Maastricht is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Rotterdam runs about $1,322 versus $1,220 in Maastricht — a difference of roughly 8%.
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 Rotterdam · Full cost of living in Maastricht