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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is about the same as in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $14 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 ($5.31) | $4.00 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 ($1.24) | $1.03 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 ($3.45) | $3.18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 ($2.58) | $4.28 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.82 ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 ($2.73) | $3.43 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 ($2.03) | $1.33 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 ($1.30) | $2.55 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.19 ($2.43) | $1.85 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 ($1.63) | $1.55 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 23% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,592 ($1,771) | $2,414 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,301 ($1,447) | $1,904 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 ($163) | $133 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,028 ($1,143) | $1,578 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €873 ($970) | $1,153 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €90 ($100) | $76 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 ($31) | $44 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €472 ($525) | $303 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 ($148) | $92 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 45% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 ($84) | $44 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €49 ($54) | $41 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($123) | $87 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €156 ($173) | $107 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,877 ($29,890) | $21,415 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 ($1.85) | $1.00 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 ($87) | $75 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($25) | $19 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 22% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 ($38) | $76 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.09 ($4.54) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 ($3.67) | $3.34 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.57 ($3.97) | $5.36 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 ($1.85) | $3.73 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 ($2.51) | $1.57 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 ($25) | $19 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 40% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 ($49) | $46 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($28) | $26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 ($115) | $146 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 ($80) | $78 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 ($3.40) | $4.66 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 ($5.44) | $5.51 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 ($587) | $431 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.20) | $1.47 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 ($47) | $43 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($7) | $9 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 395 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
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Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 11% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,600 in Long Beach, California you would need to make just about $5,889 (€5,295) in The Hague.
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