Cost of living
Leiden compared to Rotterdam
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Overview comparison
LeidenRotterdam
Consumer prices in Leiden are roughly 20% higher than in Rotterdam.
Cost of living
| Item | Leiden | Rotterdam |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,940 | 2,515 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,820 | 4,208 |
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| Without rent one person | 691 | 831 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,315 | 2,429 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,248.53 | 1,345.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,705.29 | 2,153.66 |
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| Food person | 618 | 449 |
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| Food family | 1,415 | 1,644 |
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| Transport person | 67.07 | 148.66 |
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| Transport family | 227.46 | 467.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.17 years | 82.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Leiden | Rotterdam |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.44 | 17.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.53 | 73.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 16.87 | 13.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.24 | 7.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.93 | 4.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.95 | 2.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Leiden | Rotterdam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,557.43 | 1,216.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,018.24 | 1,164.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,108.54 | 2,315.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,712.33 | 1,717.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 224.11 | 169.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 328.44 | 250.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.52 | 33.85 |
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Transportation
| Item | Leiden | Rotterdam |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.98 | 3.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,019 | 5,270 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,878 | 3,080 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.42 | 3.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 65.81% | 82.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.64 | 23.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.09 | 1.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Leiden | Rotterdam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 1.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.03 | 2.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.25 | 5.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.74 | 13.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.04 | 15.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.05 | 18.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.41 | 2.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.78 |
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Other
| Item | Leiden | Rotterdam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.69 | 34.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.78 | 13.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.78 | 39.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.49 | 25.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 111.28 | 82.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.08 | 89.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,135.19 | 1,711.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,827 | 12,121 |
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