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Leeuwarden travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Leeuwarden

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Leeuwarden for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Leeuwarden compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Leeuwarden in 2024 is 5% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Leeuwarden in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Leeuwarden by expense type

Restaurant budget in Leeuwarden

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 14 to $ 40)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 45/person
($ 34 to $ 67)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 13 to $ 17)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.7 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 8.9)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 4.5)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 3.5/can
($ 2.8 to $ 4.5)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.9/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 3.9)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Leeuwarden

1-star hotel

$ 44/night
($ 44 to $ 411)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 139/night
($ 83 to $ 293)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 152/night
($ 79 to $ 388)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

4-star hotel

$ 144/night
($ 83 to $ 301)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323

5-star hotel

$ 172/night
($ 115 to $ 383)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 188/month
($ 129 to $ 514)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 202/month
($ 103 to $ 396)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 161/month
($ 89 to $ 331)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Cottage or guest house

$ 130/month
($ 85 to $ 278)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 237/month
($ 120 to $ 448)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Leeuwarden

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.1/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 4.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.6)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.6/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 5.5)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 18)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 6.7)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Leeuwarden

Bus ticket

$ 3.1/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 3.3)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.7/km
($ 2.2 to $ 4.1)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.5)

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123% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.5
($ 3.9 to $ 5)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Leeuwarden

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 12 to $ 21)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 17/hr
( $ 17)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Leeuwarden

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 9.1 to $ 14)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 101
($ 56 to $ 145)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 41
($ 23 to $ 67)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Amsterdam

$ 939
(fair price: $ 701)

Los Angeles → Amsterdam

$ 1270
(fair price: $ 916)

Sydney → Amsterdam

$ 1363
(fair price: $ 1134)

Toronto → Amsterdam

$ 804
(fair price: $ 660)

Chicago → Amsterdam

$ 1059
(fair price: $ 812)

Melbourne → Amsterdam

$ 1396
(fair price: $ 1140)