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Cost to operate
| Figure | Amsterdam | Rotterdam | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime office rent | €550 | €300 | €1,450 |
| Coworking desk | €380/mo | €280/mo | €550/mo |
| Headline corporation tax | 25.8% | 25.8% | 25% |
| Employer social charges | 20% | 20% | 15% |
People
| Figure | Amsterdam | Rotterdam | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior engineer salary | €72,000 | €66,000 | €78,000 |
| Technical talent depth | 82/100 | 68/100 | 96/100 |
| English working proficiency | 97/100 | 95/100 | 100/100 |
Living
| Figure | Amsterdam | Rotterdam | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home rent, one bedroom | €1,900/mo | €1,350/mo | €2,400/mo |
| Cost of living | 88/100 | 76/100 | 100/100 |
| Quality of life | 88/100 | 82/100 | 78/100 |
Capital
| Figure | Amsterdam | Rotterdam | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate-tech VC invested | €700m | €160m | €2,600m |
| Grant and public funding access | 90/100 | 88/100 | 88/100 |
Climate-tech
| Figure | Amsterdam | Rotterdam | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testbeds and industrial demand | 84/100 | 92/100 | 90/100 |
Market access
| Figure | Amsterdam | Rotterdam | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population within two hours | 30m people | 32m people | 25m people |
| Public procurement openness | 86/100 | 86/100 | 84/100 |
Setup
| Figure | Amsterdam | Rotterdam | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to incorporate | 4 days | 4 days | 1 day |
| Visa and relocation route | 88/100 | 88/100 | 70/100 |
Fit and first-year cost
Scored against your own profile.
Amsterdam
68
Worth a look€278,280
Estimated first year
Rotterdam
66
Worth a look€253,080
Estimated first year
London
62
Worth a look€293,250
Estimated first year
Indicative benchmarks compiled from public sources for comparison. Confirm figures with a local adviser before committing budget.