Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 28% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 41% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 22 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 14 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.36 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 5.35 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 4.05 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 4.29 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.16 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 2.48 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 2.56 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (CHF 1.55) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 4% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,827 (CHF 1,759) | CHF 1,743 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,534 (CHF 1,478) | CHF 1,498 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €230 (CHF 221) | CHF 175 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,506 (CHF 1,450) | CHF 1,330 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €859 (CHF 827) | CHF 1,033 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (CHF 109) | CHF 106 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (CHF 33) | CHF 38 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €530 (CHF 510) | CHF 421 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (CHF 158) | CHF 109 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 26% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 87) | CHF 103 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 30) | CHF 50 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 86) | CHF 101 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (CHF 108) | CHF 117 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 36% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,867 (CHF 32,616) | CHF 27,795 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 1.61 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (CHF 70) | CHF 137 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (CHF 24) | CHF 45 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 30% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 (CHF 5.68) | CHF 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (CHF 32) | CHF 64 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 8 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 4.16 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.92 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 4.17 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 3.05 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (CHF 2.28) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (CHF 26) | CHF 30 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 19% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| The Hague | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (CHF 49) | CHF 69 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 23) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (CHF 99) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (CHF 90) | CHF 97 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 11) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 (CHF 3.02) | CHF 4.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.79 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 5.90 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (CHF 469) | CHF 400 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (CHF 0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (CHF 49) | CHF 100 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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