Cost of living
Leeuwarden compared to Noord-Holland
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Overview comparison
LeeuwardenNoord-Holland
Consumer prices in Leeuwarden are roughly 1% higher than in Noord-Holland.
Cost of living
| Item | Leeuwarden | Noord-Holland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,372 | 1,825 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,011 | 4,050 |
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| Without rent one person | 844 | 851 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,359 | 2,382 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,001.79 | 1,104.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,095.56 | 998.94 |
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| Food person | 555 | 559 |
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| Food family | 1,184 | 1,312 |
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| Transport person | 107.59 | 87.12 |
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| Transport family | 229.47 | 191.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.18 years | 82.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Leeuwarden | Noord-Holland |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.88 | 14.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 61.78 | 86.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.46 | 11.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.34 | 3.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.02 | 2.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.7 | 2.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Leeuwarden | Noord-Holland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,013.92 | 1,055.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 511.93 | 910.94 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,038.19 | 1,147.49 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 911.3 | 946.5 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 120.95 | 138.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 192.82 | 181.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 39.72 | 39.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Leeuwarden | Noord-Holland |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.22 | 4.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,737 | 5,898 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,760 | 3,836 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.56 | 1.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 112.69% | 75.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.14 | 25.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.83 | 2.05 |
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Groceries
| Item | Leeuwarden | Noord-Holland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.82 | 1.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.07 | 4.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.9 | 14.59 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.99 | 13.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.19 | 18.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.79 | 2.08 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Leeuwarden | Noord-Holland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.87 | 26.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.82 | 10.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 48.47 | 90.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.1 | 12.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 115.37 | 52.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.03 | 72.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 908.46 | 1,330.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,680 | 4,984 |
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