Cost of living
Minden compared to Holland
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Overview comparison
MindenHolland
Consumer prices in Holland are roughly 2% higher than in Minden.
Cost of living
| Item | Minden | Holland |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,798 | 2,097 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,129 | 6,832 |
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| Without rent one person | 963 | 783 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,509 | 2,679 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,663.04 | 1,681.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,299.09 | 2,721.16 |
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| Food person | 566 | 740 |
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| Food family | 1,721 | 1,549 |
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| Transport person | 107.51 | 82.53 |
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| Transport family | 308.94 | 232.61 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.8 years | 74.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Minden | Holland |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.76 | 16.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.05 | 76.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.91 | 11.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.07 | 5.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.84 | 5.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.25 | 2.15 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Minden | Holland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,652.23 | 1,828.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,525.16 | 1,151.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,587.2 | 3,594.48 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,437.81 | 2,938.72 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.82 | 113.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 201.08 | 168.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.45 | 60.27 |
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Transportation
| Item | Minden | Holland |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.07 | 7.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,236 | 4,941 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,991 | 3,256 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 | 1.97 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.7% | 78.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.36 | 17.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Minden | Holland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 1.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.85 | 3.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.04 | 3.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.47 | 13.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.86 | 13.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.43 | 16.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 | 1.69 |
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Other
| Item | Minden | Holland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.64 | 61.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.18 | 15.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 108.7 | 102.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.66 | 20.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.07 | 56.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 87.99 | 88.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,334.31 | 1,177.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,628 | 17,086 |
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