Cost of living
Haarlem compared to Lelystad
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Overview comparison
HaarlemLelystad
Consumer prices in Haarlem are roughly 16% higher than in Lelystad.
Cost of living
| Item | Haarlem | Lelystad |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,273 | 1,262 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,473 | 3,246 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,025 | 714 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,548 | 2,642 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,186.53 | 574.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,142.23 | 1,185.59 |
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| Food person | 596 | 618 |
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| Food family | 1,924 | 1,438 |
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| Transport person | 124.33 | 96.98 |
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| Transport family | 327.34 | 276.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.3 years | 70.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Haarlem | Lelystad |
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| Lunch Menu | 24.26 | 15.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 97.79 | 73.28 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.61 | 10.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.18 | 4.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.31 | 3.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.01 | 2.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Haarlem | Lelystad |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,655.48 | 517.33 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,271.48 | 399.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,010.09 | 1,296.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,817.87 | 632.14 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 178.51 | 155.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.66 | 298.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.39 | 38.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Haarlem | Lelystad |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.9 | 3.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,639 | 4,790 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,318 | 4,645 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.56 | 3.97 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 90.6% | 88.97% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.33 | 27.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.44 | 2.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Haarlem | Lelystad |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 0.91 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.38 | 1.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.76 | 4.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.7 | 5.93 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.15 | 13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.28 | 18.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.17 | 2.48 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.6 |
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Other
| Item | Haarlem | Lelystad |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.08 | 24.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.81 | 12.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.92 | 65.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.64 | 19.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 108.38 | 82.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.95 | 86.92 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,379.39 | 3,056.16 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,644 | 10,492 |
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