Cost of living
Maastricht compared to Hilversum
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Overview comparison
MaastrichtHilversum
Consumer prices in Hilversum are roughly 28% higher than in Maastricht.
Cost of living
| Item | Maastricht | Hilversum |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,123 | 1,739 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,153 | 5,413 |
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| Without rent one person | 852 | 924 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,510 | 2,710 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,121.62 | 1,062.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,909.46 | 2,144.33 |
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| Food person | 548 | 528 |
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| Food family | 1,414 | 1,663 |
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| Transport person | 108.11 | 81.85 |
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| Transport family | 239.36 | 247.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.13 years | 74.96 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maastricht | Hilversum |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.73 | 20.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 60.83 | 74.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.99 | 12.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.04 | 4.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.24 | 4.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.67 | 3.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maastricht | Hilversum |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,111.98 | 1,066.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,095.05 | 933.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,305.85 | 3,092.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,475.53 | 1,893.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 119.84 | 136.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.73 | 206.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.61 | 42.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maastricht | Hilversum |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.11 | 4.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,815 | 7,239 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,268 | 4,067 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.08 | 4.99 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 101.47% | 102.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.55 | 23.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.28 | 2.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maastricht | Hilversum |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.81 | 2.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.46 | 3.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.46 | 10.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.6 | 17.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.83 | 16.75 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.55 | 2.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Maastricht | Hilversum |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.09 | 63.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.52 | 14.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.47 | 59.09 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.06 | 23.31 |
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| Brand Jeans | 86.05 | 84.07 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.03 | 121.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,234.74 | 2,211.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,807 | 14,972 |
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