Leiden

What you need to know about Leiden

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About Leiden

I study in Leiden, and I love it here! The city is beautiful, and quaint enough that you can bike from end to end in 10-15 minutes. Because it's a student town there's also a lot to do here, even for non-students. By West-European standards the prices are reasonable. Pretty much everyone speaks English fairly well, and Dutch is not too hard to pick up on. The location of Leiden in the Netherlands is also neat: 10 min by train to The Hague, 20-ish to Schiphol Airport, 30 min to Rotterdam, 40-ish min to Amsterdam and Utrecht. The biggest drawback I can think of is the fact that the housing market is very oversaturated because of the number of students who live here, so it might be tough to find a place to stay.

Nomad Guide of Leiden

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Continent :

Europe

Country :

netherlands

Weather :

15°C + Humidity 88% = 14°C Feel

Internet Speed :

27 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

18AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

15 Days

Best Taxi App :

Uber

10 EUR to USD :

$9.81 USD

Tap Water Quality :

Yes, safe to drink

Visitor per year :

N/A Visitors

Tourist now :

N/A tourists

Population :

121562 people

GDP per capita :

$45753 / year

Population Density :

busy: 13x13m (169m²) per person

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 47% / F 53%

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Pararius

Online electronics shop :

Cool Blue

Weather in Leiden

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Cost of Living in Leiden

Discover the cost of living in Leiden with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Leiden.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$2,873/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$4,926/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$5,553/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$1,587/mo

Cost of coffee :

$3.43

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$1,136/mo

Dinner:

$20.31

Beer :

$5.75

Coca Cola :

$3.48

Tax for 50k income :

$

Tax for 100k income :

$

Tax for 250k income :

$

Pros and Cons Living in Leiden

Like many other cities Leiden have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Nomad List members liked going here a lot
✅ Very easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Great freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ Everyone speaks English
✅ Very safe for women
✅ Very family friendly
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+

Cons

❌ Way too expensive
❌ Cold now
❌ Gets cold in the winter
❌ Very damp now
❌ Not many Nomad List members go here
❌ Feels crowded
❌ Very difficult to make friends
❌ Many people smoke tobacco

Quality of Life in Leiden

No Data for now.

Visa Requirements in Leiden

No Data for now.

Security and Crime in Leiden

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Very Low Crime rate

Very High Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Leiden

Stay informed about the air quality and pollution levels in Leiden. Our data source provides up-to-date information on various pollutants and their effects on health and the environment. By monitoring the air quality in Leiden, you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of pollution.

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Cities near Leiden to visit

There are several cities and places close to Leiden worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Leiden, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Breda, and The Hague, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.

Amsterdam

Netherlands

#141

Air Quality

Good

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FEELS 15°

15°

$6,366/mo

Rotterdam

Netherlands

#595

Air Quality

Good

26 Mbps

FEELS 16°

16°

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Utrecht

Netherlands

#817

Air Quality

Good

31 Mbps

FEELS 15°

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Breda

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#847

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Good

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The Hague

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I study in Leiden, and I love it here! The city is beautiful, and quaint enough that you can bike from end to end in 10-15 minutes. Because it's a student town there's also a lot to do here, even for non-students. By West-European standards the prices are reasonable. Pretty much everyone speaks English fairly well, and Dutch is not too hard to pick up on. The location of Leiden in the Netherlands is also neat: 10 min by train to The Hague, 20-ish to Schiphol Airport, 30 min to Rotterdam, 40-ish min to Amsterdam and Utrecht. The biggest drawback I can think of is the fact that the housing market is very oversaturated because of the number of students who live here, so it might be tough to find a place to stay.