Cost of living
Leiden compared to Arnhem
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Overview comparison
LeidenArnhem
Consumer prices in Leiden are roughly 42% higher than in Arnhem.
Cost of living
| Item | Leiden | Arnhem |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,940 | 1,695 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,820 | 4,458 |
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| Without rent one person | 691 | 856 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,315 | 2,544 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,248.53 | 1,047.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,705.29 | 1,336.68 |
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| Food person | 618 | 592 |
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| Food family | 1,415 | 1,632 |
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| Transport person | 67.07 | 105.76 |
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| Transport family | 227.46 | 290.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.17 years | 84.76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Leiden | Arnhem |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.44 | 15.38 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.53 | 86.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 16.87 | 10.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.24 | 4.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.93 | 3.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.95 | 3.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Leiden | Arnhem |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,557.43 | 936.97 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,018.24 | 558.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,108.54 | 1,758.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,712.33 | 1,032.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 224.11 | 169.25 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 328.44 | 232.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.52 | 46.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Leiden | Arnhem |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.98 | 4.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,019 | 3,315 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,878 | 3,547 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.42 | 3.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 65.81% | 99.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.64 | 20.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.09 | 2.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Leiden | Arnhem |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.03 | 1.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.25 | 4.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.74 | 13.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.04 | 14.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.05 | 14.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.41 | 2.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Leiden | Arnhem |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.69 | 30.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.78 | 15.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.78 | 62.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.49 | 16.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 111.28 | 94.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.08 | 75.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,135.19 | 1,497.13 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,827 | 5,654 |
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