Netherlands vs Netherlands · 64 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallNetherlands
single / month
| Expense | Zaanstad | Rotterdam | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.20 | $11.63 | Zaanstad |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $40.80 | $46.51 | Zaanstad |
| Cappuccino | $3.06 | $3.49 | Zaanstad |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $231 | $264 | Zaanstad |
| Monthly public transport pass | $37.40 | $42.64 | Zaanstad |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $98.60 | $112 | Zaanstad |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $28.56 | $32.56 | Zaanstad |
| Fitness club membership | $28.56 | $32.56 | Zaanstad |
| Cinema ticket | $7.48 | $8.53 | Zaanstad |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $667 | $786 | Zaanstad |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $464 | $547 | Zaanstad |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,392 | $1,640 | Zaanstad |
| Total single-person budget | $1,144 | $1,322 | Zaanstad |
| Average net salary | $3,400 | $3,876 |
Zaanstad is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Zaanstad 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 Zaanstad · Full cost of living in Rotterdam