🏙️Netherlands
Leiden
Leiden combines academic excellence with historic charm - perfect for researchers and academics near major cities.
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Population
125,000
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Highlight
Oldest university with historic charm
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Country
Netherlands
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Air Quality
Good
Historic university town with prestigious academia and proximity to major cities
Quick stats
Cost Index
76/100
Rent (1BR center)
€1,400–2,500/month
Median Salary
€2,800–4,200 gross
Internet
300–500 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Buses, bikes, train connections
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
CentrumStevenshofMerenwijkDe KooiRoomburg
Key Sectors
EducationResearchBiotechnologyHealthcareGovernment
✓ Advantages
- •Prestigious Leiden University
- •Beautiful historic city center
- •Close to Amsterdam and The Hague
- •Strong academic community
- •Manageable city size
- •Rich cultural heritage
! Considerations
- •Limited job market outside academia
- •Expensive for size
- •Student-dominated areas
- •Fewer international businesses
Leiden FAQs
Good for academics?
Excellent - home to prestigious Leiden University with strong research opportunities and academic community.
Commute to Amsterdam/The Hague?
Easy - 15-20 minutes by train to both cities, making it good base for commuting.
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