Netherlands vs Netherlands · 44 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallNetherlands
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| Expense | Leiden | Utrecht | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.20 | $10.81 | Leiden |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $40.80 | $43.25 | Leiden |
| Cappuccino | $3.06 | $3.24 | Leiden |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $231 | $245 | Leiden |
| Monthly public transport pass | $37.40 | $39.64 | Leiden |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $98.60 | $105 | Leiden |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $28.56 | $30.27 | Leiden |
| Fitness club membership | $28.56 | $30.27 | Leiden |
| Cinema ticket | $7.48 | $7.93 | Leiden |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $667 | $717 | Leiden |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $464 | $499 | Leiden |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,392 | $1,497 | Leiden |
| Total single-person budget | $1,144 | $1,220 | Leiden |
| Average net salary | $3,400 | $3,604 |
Leiden is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Leiden runs about $1,144 versus $1,220 in Utrecht — a difference of roughly 7%.
Salary-adjusted, Utrecht leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Leiden · Full cost of living in Utrecht