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Leiden
City in South Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Leiden, located in South Holland in the Netherlands, is a lively university city famed for its historic center, beautiful canals, and rich cultural offerings. With a compact layout, it's ideal for walking or cycling and boasts both lively urban life and tranquil green spaces. The city is known for its scientific institutions and inspiring museums.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
South Holland
Population
124,093
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.16°, 4.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,395
Local Cost
$1,790
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
95
English
90
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-11.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
834 mm
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
Upload
62 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
171
Coworking
1
Cafes
78
Nightlife
52
Parks
40
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RTM
Distance
23 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 90/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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