Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €16 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €10 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.86 | €4.48 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 | €1.71 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.43 | €3.47 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 | €2.73 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 | €2.00 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 | €1.22 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 | €1.31 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €6 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 | €2.44 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 | €1.53 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 88% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,166 | €1,039 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,687 | €760 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 | €138 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,565 | €716 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,011 | €449 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 | €158 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 | €22 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €457 | €302 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 | €121 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €3.68 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €12 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 | €74 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €38 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 | €100 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 | €127 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 54% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,174 | €26,017 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.14 | €1.77 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 | €47 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 | €17 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 18% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 | €10 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 | €10 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 | €90 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.03 | €4.72 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 | €3.54 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.03 | €3.11 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 | €1.96 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 | €2.25 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 | €18 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 21% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| The Hague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 | €41 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 | €17 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 | €60 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 | €72 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €8 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 | €1.55 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 | €5.18 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 | €480 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.17 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 | €63 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €5.31 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 142 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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