I stayed in Rotterdam for about a week in early 2022. It's an interesting city, but not very large. A local could show you the best parts in a day or two. I found it to be somewhat expensive. I think it's more geared toward business, so unless you have something specific to take care of, there's no reason to go back.
Nomad Guide of Rotterdam
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Cost of Living in Rotterdam
Discover the cost of living in Rotterdam with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Rotterdam.
Cost of Living for Expats :
$3,361/mo
Cost of Living for Nomads :
$4,893/mo
Cost of Living for Families :
$6,771/mo
Cost of Living for Local :
$1,935/mo
Cost of coffee :
$3.43
Rent for 1 bedroom :
$1,549/mo
Dinner:
$21.13
Beer :
$5.81
Coca Cola :
$3.14
Tax for 50k income :
$18,761
Tax for 100k income :
$42,290
Tax for 250k income :
$120,290
Pros and Cons Living in Rotterdam
Like many other cities Rotterdam have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.
Pros
✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Nomad List members liked going here a lot
✅ Many Nomad List members have been
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Very easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Great freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ Everyone speaks English
✅ Safe for women
✅ Family friendly
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
Cons
❌ Way too expensive
❌ Not much to do
❌ Cold now
❌ Gets cold in the winter
❌ Very damp now
❌ Not many Nomad List members right now
❌ Very difficult to make friends
❌ Many people smoke tobacco
Quality of Life in Rotterdam
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Visa Requirements in Rotterdam
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Security and Crime in Rotterdam
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Low Crime rate
Very High Security Index
Polution and Air Quality in Rotterdam
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Cities near Rotterdam to visit
There are several cities and places close to Rotterdam worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Rotterdam, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city. You can discover Amsterdam, Leiden, Utrecht, Breda, and Antwerp, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.
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Leiden
Netherlands
#319
Air Quality
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FEELS 14°
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Utrecht
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#817
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Antwerp
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#906
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Reviews of Rotterdam - Feedback from travelers
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I stayed in Rotterdam for about a week in early 2022. It's an interesting city, but not very large. A local could show you the best parts in a day or two. I found it to be somewhat expensive. I think it's more geared toward business, so unless you have something specific to take care of, there's no reason to go back.
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Great city, but not for nomads. If you want to come here, come here for a week, that's more than enough to see all the interesting parts of the city. Best place for beers: Kaapse Brouwers.