In The Hague, Netherlands, a single person typically needs around $2094 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5008 monthly.
The Hague is 6% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
The Hague is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in The Hague is, on average, 51% lower than in New York City.
The Hague is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The high cost of living is largely driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.
Food costs are relatively affordable, being 4% lower than the European benchmark.
Public transport is considered expensive, with costs 36% higher than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15 $ |
| Dinner | 69.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.98 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 4.46 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 71.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 2.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 36.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.98 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.7 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 146 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 229 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 40.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,020 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,799 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,339 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,313 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,095 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,777 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,95 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.76% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ |
| Haircut | 23.8 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,052 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,165 $ |