Cost of living
Haarlem compared to Leeuwarden
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Overview comparison
HaarlemLeeuwarden
Consumer prices in Haarlem are roughly 26% higher than in Leeuwarden.
Cost of living
| Item | Haarlem | Leeuwarden |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,273 | 1,372 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,473 | 4,011 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,025 | 844 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,548 | 2,359 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,186.53 | 1,001.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,142.23 | 1,095.56 |
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| Food person | 596 | 555 |
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| Food family | 1,924 | 1,184 |
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| Transport person | 124.33 | 107.59 |
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| Transport family | 327.34 | 229.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.3 years | 66.18 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Haarlem | Leeuwarden |
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| Lunch Menu | 24.26 | 14.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 97.79 | 61.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.61 | 11.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.18 | 7.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.31 | 5.02 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.01 | 3.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Haarlem | Leeuwarden |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,655.48 | 1,013.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,271.48 | 511.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,010.09 | 1,038.19 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,817.87 | 911.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 178.51 | 120.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.66 | 192.82 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.39 | 39.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Haarlem | Leeuwarden |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.9 | 4.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,639 | 2,737 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,318 | 1,760 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.56 | 3.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 90.6% | 112.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.33 | 23.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.44 | 1.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Haarlem | Leeuwarden |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.36 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.38 | 1.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.76 | 5.07 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.7 | 13.9 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.15 | 15.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.28 | 14.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.17 | 2.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Haarlem | Leeuwarden |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.08 | 40.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.81 | 10.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.92 | 48.47 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.64 | 20.1 |
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| Brand Jeans | 108.38 | 115.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.95 | 103.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,379.39 | 908.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,644 | 12,680 |
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