Cost of living in The Hague, Netherlands

Summary of cost of living in The Hague

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €4,514
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €2,410
  • Cost of living in The Hague is more expensive than in 81% of cities in Western Europe (16 out of 77)
  • Cost of living in The Hague is more expensive than in 73% of cities in the World (58 out of 215)
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List of prices in The Hague
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €15
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €4.65
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.06
12 eggs, large €3.54
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.18
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.76
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.58
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.42
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €9
2 liters of coca-cola €3.05
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.61
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,827
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,534
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €230
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €1,506
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €859
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €113
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €34
40” flat screen tv €530
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €164
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €8
Hourly rate for cleaning help €14
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €90
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €31
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €89
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €112
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €33,867
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €2.21
Monthly ticket public transport €72
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €25
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €5.90
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €12
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €33
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €4.09
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €3.45
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.92
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.74
Tube of toothpaste €2.37
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €27
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €51
2 tickets to the movies €24
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €103
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €94
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €3.14
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €4.79
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €487
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.15
1 month of gym membership in business district €50
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €8
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 27 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: September 28, 2023

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The Hague position in our World Ranking

the world
58th
out of 215
western europe
16th
out of 77

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western europe
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