Cost of living in The Hague is 22% lower than in Copenhagen (without rent).
Rent in The Hague is 11% cheaper than in Copenhagen.
Cost of living including rent in The Hague is 16% lower than in Copenhagen.
Food in The Hague is 22% cheaper than in Copenhagen.
Transport in The Hague is 19% cheaper than in Copenhagen.
| The Hague | Copenhagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| The Hague | Copenhagen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.7 $ | 107 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.4 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.1 $ | 8.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.79 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.98 $ | 3.88 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.77 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.58 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.3 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.72 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ | 9.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.46 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 71.8 $ | 105 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.24 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.7 $ | 28.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.9 $ | 69.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.98 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.47 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.7 $ | 2.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 144 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
229 $ | 224 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.5 $ | 38.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,020 $ | 1,168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,799 $ | 2,129 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,339 $ | 1,540 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,313 $ | 3,033 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,095 $ | 8,402 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,777 $ | 5,773 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,950 $ | 4,295 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.76 % | 4.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.7 $ | 42.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Haircut | 23.8 $ | 28.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.5 $ | 125 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.6 $ | 121 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,052 $ | 591 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,165 $ | 13,230 $ |