Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 116% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 63% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| The Hague | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (899 ден) | 645 ден | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (529 ден) | 313 ден | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 (287 ден) | 208 ден | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (65 ден) | 73 ден | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (218 ден) | 121 ден | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (134 ден) | 77 ден | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (418 ден) | 235 ден | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (170 ден) | 45 ден | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (97 ден) | 46 ден | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (88 ден) | 55 ден | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (569 ден) | 419 ден | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (188 ден) | 81 ден | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (99 ден) | 38 ден | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 215% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| The Hague | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,827 (112,532 ден) | 30,990 ден | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,534 (94,531 ден) | 20,700 ден | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €230 (14,145 ден) | 7,375 ден | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,506 (92,769 ден) | 19,141 ден | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €859 (52,898 ден) | 14,531 ден | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (6,985 ден) | 4,640 ден | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (2,101 ден) | 947 ден | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €530 (32,635 ден) | 33,728 ден | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (10,122 ден) | 5,432 ден | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (463 ден) | 406 ден | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (870 ден) | 351 ден | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| The Hague | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (5,564 ден) | 2,388 ден | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (1,924 ден) | 1,828 ден | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (5,483 ден) | 4,143 ден | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (6,882 ден) | 4,499 ден | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 126% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,867 (2,086,548 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 (136 ден) | 73 ден | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (4,462 ден) | 1,603 ден | + 178% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (1,538 ден) | 384 ден | + 300% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 88% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| The Hague | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 (364 ден) | 213 ден | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (760 ден) | 251 ден | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (2,059 ден) | 1,086 ден | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (252 ден) | 163 ден | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (212 ден) | 178 ден | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.92 (242 ден) | 193 ден | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (107 ден) | 44 ден | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (146 ден) | 86 ден | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (1,670 ден) | 250 ден | + 568% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 93% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| The Hague | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (3,132 ден) | 1,096 ден | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (1,461 ден) | 614 ден | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (6,318 ден) | 1,132 ден | + 458% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (5,784 ден) | 1,587 ден | + 265% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (686 ден) | 289 ден | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 (193 ден) | 91 ден | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.79 (295 ден) | 123 ден | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (29,992 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (9 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (3,106 ден) | 2,986 ден | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (466 ден) | 139 ден | + 235% | |
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TOTAL | + 116% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 209 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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