Cost of Living Comparison Between Rotterdam and Berlin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Berlin are 7.6% higher than in Rotterdam (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Berlin are 7.1% higher than in Rotterdam | |
| Rent Prices in Berlin are 6.1% higher than in Rotterdam | |
| Restaurant Prices in Berlin are 1.3% higher than in Rotterdam | |
| Groceries Prices in Berlin are 5.3% higher than in Rotterdam | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Berlin is 19.5% lower than in Rotterdam | |
Restaurants | Rotterdam Edit |
Berlin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 68.00 € | 70.00 € | +2.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.50 € | 10.00 € | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.98 € | 3.70 € | +23.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.28 € | 2.83 € | +24.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.13 € | 2.58 € | +21.0 % |
Markets | Rotterdam Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.18 € | 4.34 € | +3.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.55 € | 1.77 € | +14.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.37 € | 1.26 € | -8.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.13 € | 3.25 € | -21.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.04 € | 5.72 € | +13.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.70 € | 5.90 € | +3.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.53 € | 7.07 € | +8.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 1.19 € | +58.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.72 € | -21.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.97 € | +29.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 1.45 € | +18.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.74 € | -10.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.77 € | +12.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.13 € | 1.55 € | +37.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.76 € | 0.90 € | +18.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 5.99 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.33 € | 0.97 € | -27.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 € | 1.64 € | -31.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.00 € | 8.20 € | -8.9 % |
Transportation | Rotterdam Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 € | 49.00 € | -24.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.70 € | +15.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.00 € | 35.00 € | +94.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.19 € | 6.83 € | -5.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,690.00 € | 29,780.00 € | +7.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,874.33 € | 30,197.67 € | -2.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Rotterdam Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 213.54 € | 333.35 € | +56.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.12 € | 19.41 € | +1.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 39.62 € | 39.03 € | -1.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Rotterdam Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.53 € | 34.50 € | -5.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.11 € | 21.75 € | +79.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 12.65 € | -2.7 % |
Childcare | Rotterdam Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,470.33 € | 192.09 € | -86.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,760.00 € | 8,395.00 € | -14.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Rotterdam Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.59 € | 81.96 € | +30.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 28.78 € | 38.16 € | +32.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.61 € | 87.15 € | +13.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.61 € | 130.34 € | +54.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Rotterdam Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,402.04 € | 1,258.07 € | -10.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,112.39 € | 899.41 € | -19.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,817.37 € | 2,403.13 € | +32.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,625.53 € | 1,761.86 € | +8.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Rotterdam Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 419.07 € | 752.73 € | +79.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 285.67 € | 542.39 € | +89.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Rotterdam Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,575.60 € | 3,085.14 € | -13.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.59 | 3.96 | +10.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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