Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 94% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 35% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| The Hague | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 208 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 133 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 63 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 40 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 84 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 43 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 32 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 225 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 33 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 26 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 115% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| The Hague | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,802 (Mex$ 36,793) | Mex$ 22,026 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,528 (Mex$ 31,189) | Mex$ 7,968 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (Mex$ 4,579) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,318 (Mex$ 26,900) | Mex$ 12,555 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €824 (Mex$ 16,833) | Mex$ 5,759 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 752 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (Mex$ 696) | Mex$ 357 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €530 (Mex$ 10,815) | Mex$ 7,807 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (Mex$ 3,354) | Mex$ 1,913 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 103 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 99 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 68% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| The Hague | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (Mex$ 1,971) | Mex$ 739 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Mex$ 637) | Mex$ 492 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Mex$ 1,817) | Mex$ 1,438 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Mex$ 2,281) | Mex$ 922 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 157% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,867 (Mex$ 691,465) | Mex$ 309,375 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.16 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 23 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (Mex$ 1,479) | Mex$ 492 | + 201% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 189 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 49% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| The Hague | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 71 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 151 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (Mex$ 731) | Mex$ 461 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 92 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.21 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 44 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 74 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 31 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 252 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 79% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| The Hague | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 324 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 130 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (Mex$ 2,094) | Mex$ 431 | + 386% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (Mex$ 1,776) | Mex$ 655 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 152 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.74 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 62 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.70 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 49 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (Mex$ 9,939) | Mex$ 8,558 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Mex$ 3.09) | Mex$ 2.88 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (Mex$ 1,029) | Mex$ 776 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 64 | + 142% | |
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TOTAL | + 94% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 198 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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