Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 10% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 8% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €15 (kr111) | kr136 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (kr57) | kr67 | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.80 (kr36) | kr29 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.04 (kr8) | kr8 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.22 (kr24) | kr26 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.46 (kr18) | kr22 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (kr52) | kr63 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.51 (kr19) | kr18 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.88 (kr14) | kr10 | 35% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.27 (kr9) | kr11 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (kr59) | kr79 | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.41 (kr18) | kr19 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.65 (kr12) | kr11 | 14% |
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 25% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,808 (kr13,448) | kr8,536 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,413 (kr10,509) | kr5,788 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €167 (kr1,241) | kr1,220 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,102 (kr8,195) | kr5,337 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €770 (kr5,726) | kr3,926 | 46% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €96 (kr716) | kr1,589 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €30 (kr226) | kr188 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €545 (kr4,051) | kr3,570 | 13% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €153 (kr1,141) | kr710 | 61% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €10 (kr74) | kr57 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €14 (kr102) | kr154 | 34% |
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 16% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €95 (kr706) | kr786 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €46 (kr344) | kr244 | 41% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €125 (kr930) | kr727 | 28% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €164 (kr1,218) | kr1,206 | 1% |
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 15% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €26,204 (kr194,908) | kr301,099 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.64 (kr12) | kr10 | 20% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €89 (kr658) | kr386 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €22 (kr167) | kr255 | 34% |
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.90 (kr44) | kr58 | 24% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €12 (kr92) | kr73 | 25% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €36 (kr266) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.09 (kr30) | kr58 | 48% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.21 (kr24) | kr28 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.69 (kr27) | kr29 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.66 (kr12) | kr13 | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.38 (kr18) | kr16 | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €23 (kr169) | kr176 | 4% |
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 6% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €45 (kr331) | kr344 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €24 (kr181) | kr191 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €94 (kr699) | kr475 | 47% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €73 (kr545) | kr616 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €9 (kr69) | kr77 | 9% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.98 (kr22) | kr41 | 46% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.40 (kr33) | kr33 | 0% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €499 (kr3,711) | kr3,258 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.19 (kr1.39) | kr0.93 | 49% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €44 (kr327) | kr230 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (kr51) | kr42 | 20% |
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For example, you would need at least kr27,589 (€3,709) in The Hague to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr25,000 in Aalborg.