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Netherlands · Europe · Population 868,135 · Europe/Amsterdam

Rotterdam in Netherlands (Europe) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$2935 incl. rent, a safety index of 70/100, an average annual temperature of 11.3°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$2935incl. rent · est. range

$2495 – $3522

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

70/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

11.3°C avg/yr

873mm · 2950h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

164Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

10µg/m³ PM2.5 · Good

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

No dedicated digital-nomad visa; self-employed residence (DAFT is limited to US / Dutch nationals)

Source: Netherlands snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Rotterdam?

Rotterdam has an estimated monthly cost of ~$2935 including rent (range $2495–$3522), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Rotterdam safe?

Rotterdam scores 70/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Netherlands?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Netherlands. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Rotterdam?

Median fixed broadband download is about 164 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Netherlands

Netherlands: GDP per capita ~$73,684 (World Bank), HDI 0.946, Global Peace Index rank #15 (IEP 2024). Open Netherlands country page →

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