Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 37% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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The Hague | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (355 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (209 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 (113 Kč) | 108 Kč | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (26 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.54 (86 Kč) | 98 Kč | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (53 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (165 Kč) | 165 Kč | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (67 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (38 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (35 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (225 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (74 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (39 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 25% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 23% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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The Hague | Prague | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,827 (44,463 Kč) | 38,333 Kč | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,534 (37,351 Kč) | 27,459 Kč | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €230 (5,589 Kč) | 5,494 Kč | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,506 (36,655 Kč) | 25,114 Kč | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €859 (20,901 Kč) | 18,990 Kč | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (2,760 Kč) | 4,082 Kč | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (830 Kč) | 467 Kč | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | €530 (12,895 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (4,000 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (183 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (344 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 11% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (2,199 Kč) | 1,916 Kč | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (760 Kč) | 1,032 Kč | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (2,166 Kč) | 2,370 Kč | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (2,719 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 104% | |||
Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 104% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,867 (824,426 Kč) | 597,282 Kč | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 (54 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (1,763 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 222% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (602 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 79% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 (144 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (300 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (813 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (99 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (84 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.92 (96 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (42 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (58 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (660 Kč) | 574 Kč | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 23% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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The Hague | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (1,238 Kč) | 709 Kč | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (577 Kč) | 499 Kč | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (2,496 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | + 0% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (2,285 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 93% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (271 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 (76 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.79 (117 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 136% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (11,850 Kč) | 19,043 Kč | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (3.68 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (1,227 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (184 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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