Rotterdam Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Rotterdam
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 14 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Rotterdam
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 23 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Rotterdam
vs
85
Chicago
Same cost
Restaurants
82
Rotterdam
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Rotterdam
vs
90
Chicago
Rotterdam is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
105
Rotterdam
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Rotterdam salary
| Salary in Rotterdam | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,463 | $8,537 less |
| $75,000 | $62,195 | $12,805 less |
| $100,000 | $82,927 | $17,073 less |
| $125,000 | $103,659 | $21,341 less |
| $150,000 | $124,390 | $25,610 less |
| $200,000 | $165,854 | $34,146 less |
Rotterdam vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 14%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Rotterdam has a rent index of 78, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Rotterdam: $2,666/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Rotterdam wins 1, while Chicago wins 4.
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