Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Florence (Italy)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 5% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Florence | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 | €4.90 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 | €1.27 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 | €3.40 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 | €2.43 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 | €2.49 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 | €1.79 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 | €1.24 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €7 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 | €1.81 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 | €1.25 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 44% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Florence | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,827 | €1,307 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,534 | €1,060 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €230 | €160 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,506 | €879 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €859 | €678 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 | €95 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 | €26 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €530 | €350 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 | €113 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €7 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €10 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is about the same as in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Florence | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 | €66 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €36 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €87 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 | €124 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 54% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Florence | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,867 | €25,044 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 | €1.73 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 | €40 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 | €20 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Florence | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 | €8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 | €11 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 | €69 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 | €7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 | €3.00 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.92 | €2.98 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 | €1.58 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 | €2.43 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 | €19 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 12% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Florence | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 | €37 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €17 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 | €112 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 | €82 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 | €1.60 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.79 | €5.06 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 | €493 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 | €0.15 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 | €60 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €5.29 | + 43% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 202 prices entered by 29 different people.
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