Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| The Hague | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (kr109) | kr150 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (kr82) | kr85 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (kr45) | kr38 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (kr9) | kr14 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.16 (kr31) | kr32 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.57 (kr19) | kr20 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr50) | kr43 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (kr19) | kr17 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (kr11) | kr13 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.57 (kr12) | kr9 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (kr59) | kr81 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.09 (kr23) | kr20 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (kr10) | kr10 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 30% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| The Hague | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,382 (kr17,789) | kr12,078 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,686 (kr12,587) | kr10,088 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €192 (kr1,431) | kr797 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,569 (kr11,718) | kr8,998 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,011 (kr7,549) | kr6,853 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (kr1,147) | kr621 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (kr244) | kr164 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €457 (kr3,416) | kr2,390 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 (kr1,211) | kr488 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr54) | kr43 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (kr117) | kr230 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| The Hague | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (kr697) | kr622 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (kr281) | kr294 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (kr804) | kr789 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (kr1,030) | kr1,009 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| The Hague | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,111 (kr254,694) | kr314,482 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (kr16) | kr15 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (kr613) | kr467 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (kr185) | kr408 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 11% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| The Hague | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (kr43) | kr37 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (kr92) | kr82 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (kr246) | kr500 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.03 (kr30) | kr37 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (kr26) | kr31 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.03 (kr30) | kr18 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (kr13) | kr12 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (kr18) | kr17 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (kr203) | kr202 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| The Hague | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (kr357) | kr297 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (kr198) | kr209 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (kr766) | kr455 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (kr703) | kr541 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (kr90) | kr77 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 (kr26) | kr49 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (kr36) | kr42 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (kr3,636) | kr3,632 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (kr1.62) | kr0.88 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (kr340) | kr211 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (kr69) | kr54 | + 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 204 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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