Cost of living in Les Abymes is very similar to The Hague (without rent).
Rent in Les Abymes is 41% cheaper than in The Hague.
Cost of living including rent in Les Abymes is 24% lower than in The Hague.
Food in Les Abymes is 21% more expensive than in The Hague.
Transport in Les Abymes is 62% cheaper than in The Hague.
| Les Abymes | The Hague | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Les Abymes | The Hague | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21.1 $ | 15 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.8 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.9 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.11 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.7 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.38 $ | 2.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.72 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.8 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.1 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.64 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.51 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.29 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.68 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.3 $ | 71.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.7 $ | 25.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.2 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.6 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.1 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.06 $ | 2.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.3 $ | 146 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.1 $ | 229 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.9 $ | 40.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 627 $ | 1,020 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,318 $ | 1,799 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 713 $ | 1,339 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,266 $ | 2,313 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,871 $ | 5,095 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,625 $ | 3,777 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,261 $ | 3,950 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.87 % | 3.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.9 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.8 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Haircut | 23.4 $ | 23.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 141 $ | 98.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 109 $ | 89.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 182 $ | 2,052 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,446 $ | 9,165 $ |