What is the cost of living in Leiden?

The cost of living in Leiden is 46.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 53.8). Groceries are 34.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 21.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,517 per month. Local purchasing power index is 145.3 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Netherlands?

In Netherlands, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 3,105 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 25.5%). Use our Netherlands tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇳🇱 Netherlands · #102 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Leiden?

Q: Should I move to Leiden?

Leiden, Netherlands has a cost of living 46.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 53.8). It is ranked #102 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 145.3 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Netherlands earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,105/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

46.2% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-46.2%

vs NYC

EUR 1,517

1-BR, city centre

EUR 3,105

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Netherlands → EUR 3,105/month net after tax (25.5% effective rate). Full Netherlands tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Leiden

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

53.8 Expensive

Rent

35.1 Affordable

Groceries

65.1 Moderate

Restaurants

78.9 Above average

Purchasing Power

145.3 Very strong

Rent in Leiden

1-BR, city centre EUR 1,517/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 1,240/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 2,210/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,742/mo

Save by going outside centre 18% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Netherlands take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 3,105/Net take-home (25.5% effective rate, single filer)

Full Netherlands tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇳🇱 Eindhoven

Netherlands

CoL index 54.2

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🇳🇱 Delft

Netherlands

CoL index 54.6

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🇳🇱 Almere

Netherlands

CoL index 52.7

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