Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 32% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 46% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 28 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.66 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 13 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.74 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.04 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.57 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 3.61 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 4.42 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 2.93 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.57 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.44 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.09 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 3.46 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.73 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 38% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,234 (CHF 2,099) | CHF 3,818 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,686 (CHF 1,584) | CHF 3,096 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (CHF 231) | CHF 251 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,605 (CHF 1,508) | CHF 2,213 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,011 (CHF 950) | CHF 1,582 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (CHF 144) | CHF 121 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (CHF 31) | CHF 42 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €457 (CHF 430) | CHF 547 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 (CHF 152) | CHF 180 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 27% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (CHF 88) | CHF 96 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (CHF 35) | CHF 58 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (CHF 101) | CHF 123 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (CHF 130) | CHF 193 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is about the same as in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,111 (CHF 32,051) | CHF 34,446 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 1.92 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (CHF 77) | CHF 70 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (CHF 23) | CHF 34 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 55% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (CHF 5.44) | CHF 12 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 29 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (CHF 31) | CHF 129 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.03 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 9 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 4.29 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.03 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 5.10 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 4.48 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 4.59 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (CHF 26) | CHF 42 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 41% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (CHF 45) | CHF 84 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (CHF 25) | CHF 43 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (CHF 96) | CHF 119 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (CHF 89) | CHF 130 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 23 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (CHF 3.09) | CHF 4.90 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (CHF 4.58) | CHF 8 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (CHF 458) | CHF 589 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.20) | CHF 0.33 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (CHF 46) | CHF 122 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 211 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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