Cost of living
South Holland (Netherlands) compared to Maastricht
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Overview comparison
South Holland (Netherlands)Maastricht
Consumer prices in Maastricht are roughly 63% higher than in South Holland (Netherlands).
Cost of living
| Item | South Holland (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| Total with rent one person | 774 | 2,123 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,022 | 4,153 |
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| Without rent one person | 391 | 852 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,126 | 2,510 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 332.03 | 1,121.62 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 551.55 | 1,909.46 |
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| Food person | 345 | 548 |
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| Food family | 676 | 1,414 |
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| Transport person | 54.61 | 108.11 |
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| Transport family | 126.67 | 239.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.28 years | 84.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Holland (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.43 | 18.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.22 | 60.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.13 | 12.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.29 | 6.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.32 | 3.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.87 | 2.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Holland (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 244.76 | 1,111.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 117.58 | 1,095.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 629.59 | 2,305.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 399.57 | 1,475.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.74 | 119.84 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.1 | 164.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 83.86 | 43.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Holland (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.86 | 4.11 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,321 | 4,815 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 875 | 3,268 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 | 3.08 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.21% | 101.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.92 | 23.55 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 2.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Holland (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 1.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.78 | 1.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.04 | 4.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.66 | 12.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.29 | 17.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.24 | 15.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 2.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | South Holland (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.17 | 46.09 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.76 | 13.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.04 | 42.47 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.54 | 15.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.11 | 86.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.26 | 126.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 178.07 | 1,234.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,360 | 7,807 |
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