Cost of living in The Hague, Netherlands vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €16 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €0.96 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.22 | €2.79 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 | €2.02 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.36 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 | €2.49 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 | €1.60 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €2.31 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 | €2.05 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 | €1.09 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 31% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,808 | €1,233 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,413 | €912 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 | €129 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,102 | €750 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €770 | €569 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 | €143 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €27 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €545 | €357 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €153 | €109 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €13 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 40% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 | €79 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 | €30 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €125 | €86 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 | €116 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 74% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,204 | €25,406 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 | €1.37 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 | €33 | + 168% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | €17 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 | €5.75 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 | €7 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 | €24 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 | €4.71 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.21 | €4.25 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 | €3.63 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 | €1.71 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 | €1.99 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €18 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 10% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 | €38 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €18 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 | €87 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 | €53 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 | €2.65 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.40 | €5.93 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 | €407 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 | €0.15 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €52 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €8 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 314 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 29% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €5,026 in The Hague to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,900 in Bordeaux.
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