- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Poland
- The Hague
- Łódź
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Cost of living in The Hague, Netherlands vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (61 zł) | 29 zł | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (34 zł) | 19 zł | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (5.02 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (10 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.80 (25 zł) | 11 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (9 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (7 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (5.30 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (29 zł) | 23 zł | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (9 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (6 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 137% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,671 (7,174 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,187 (5,095 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (554 zł) | 519 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,101 (4,725 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €815 (3,498 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €83 (354 zł) | 291 zł | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (115 zł) | 44 zł | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €401 (1,723 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (569 zł) | 419 zł | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (36 zł) | 21 zł | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (54 zł) | 16 zł | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 (325 zł) | 264 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (204 zł) | 121 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (394 zł) | 287 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €156 (668 zł) | 303 zł | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 149% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,121 (112,120 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (7 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (341 zł) | 90 zł | + 279% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (96 zł) | 27 zł | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (53 zł) | 27 zł | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (148 zł) | 100 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.08 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.57 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (93 zł) | 30 zł | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 115% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (189 zł) | 59 zł | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (104 zł) | 51 zł | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (443 zł) | 130 zł | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (307 zł) | 103 zł | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (33 zł) | 15 zł | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.73 (20 zł) | 6 zł | + 226% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 (2,267 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.77 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (168 zł) | 122 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 20,402 zł
(€4,753)
in The Hague
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,300 zł
in Łódź.
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