Cost of living
Maastricht compared to Leiden
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Leiden are roughly 32% higher than in Maastricht.
Cost of living
| Item | Maastricht | Leiden |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,123 | 1,940 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,153 | 4,820 |
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| Without rent one person | 852 | 691 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,510 | 3,315 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,121.62 | 1,248.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,909.46 | 2,705.29 |
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| Food person | 548 | 618 |
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| Food family | 1,414 | 1,415 |
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| Transport person | 108.11 | 67.07 |
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| Transport family | 239.36 | 227.46 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.13 years | 84.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maastricht | Leiden |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.73 | 21.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 60.83 | 68.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.99 | 16.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.04 | 6.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.24 | 3.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.67 | 2.95 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maastricht | Leiden |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,111.98 | 1,557.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,095.05 | 1,018.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,305.85 | 2,108.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,475.53 | 1,712.33 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 119.84 | 224.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.73 | 328.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.61 | 57.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maastricht | Leiden |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.11 | 4.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,815 | 7,019 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,268 | 4,878 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.08 | 2.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 101.47% | 65.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.55 | 21.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.28 | 2.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maastricht | Leiden |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.81 | 2.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.46 | 5.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.46 | 15.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.6 | 16.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.83 | 18.05 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.55 | 2.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Maastricht | Leiden |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.09 | 38.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.52 | 10.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.47 | 37.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.06 | 24.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 86.05 | 111.28 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.03 | 100.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,234.74 | 2,135.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,807 | 17,827 |
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