Cost of living in The Hague, Netherlands vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 120% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (67 zł) | 26 zł | + 160% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 172% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (4.71 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.22 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (31 zł) | 12 zł | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (11 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 208% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (9 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 270% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (5.74 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (36 zł) | 27 zł | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 (11 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 130% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (7 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 181% | |
Housing | + 160% | |||
Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 160% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,808 (8,178 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,413 (6,391 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 225% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (755 zł) | 471 zł | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,102 (4,984 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €770 (3,482 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 239% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (435 zł) | 280 zł | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (137 zł) | 47 zł | + 190% | |
40” flat screen tv | €545 (2,464 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €153 (694 zł) | 403 zł | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (45 zł) | 21 zł | + 119% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (62 zł) | 17 zł | + 260% | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (429 zł) | 246 zł | + 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (209 zł) | 118 zł | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €125 (566 zł) | 310 zł | + 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (741 zł) | 350 zł | + 112% | |
Transportation | + 177% | |||
Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 177% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,204 (118,535 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (7 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (400 zł) | 94 zł | + 324% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (102 zł) | 26 zł | + 296% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (56 zł) | 28 zł | + 102% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (162 zł) | 101 zł | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.21 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (8 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (103 zł) | 36 zł | + 183% | |
Entertainment | + 110% | |||
Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (202 zł) | 68 zł | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (110 zł) | 54 zł | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (425 zł) | 133 zł | + 221% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (331 zł) | 138 zł | + 140% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (42 zł) | 18 zł | + 139% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.40 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 145% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (2,257 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (0.85 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 187% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (199 zł) | 119 zł | + 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (31 zł) | 14 zł | + 125% | |
TOTAL | + 138% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 138% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 23,533 zł (€5,202) in The Hague to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,900 zł in Łódź.
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