Cost of living in Plymouth is very similar to Rotterdam (without rent).
Rent in Plymouth is 26% more expensive than in Rotterdam.
Cost of living including rent in Plymouth is 16% higher than in Rotterdam.
Food in Plymouth is 15% more expensive than in Rotterdam.
Transport in Plymouth is 68% cheaper than in Rotterdam.
| Plymouth | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Plymouth | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.3 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 85.1 $ | 68.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.65 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.44 $ | 2.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.46 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.39 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.23 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.38 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.2 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.48 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.3 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ | 11.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.2 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 64.5 $ | 83.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.5 $ | 22.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 155 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.14 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.69 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.06 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 2.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 151 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
192 $ | 232 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
62.2 $ | 43 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,535 $ | 1,112 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,666 $ | 1,840 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,534 $ | 1,440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,549 $ | 2,175 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,681 $ | 5,393 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,936 $ | 3,725 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,462 $ | 3,835 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.6 % | 3.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.4 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 19.5 $ | 21.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.4 $ | 99.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.7 $ | 75.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,621 $ | 1,741 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,795 $ | 10,888 $ |