Cost of living in The Hague, Netherlands vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 16% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £10 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.65 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (£4.16) | £4.17 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (£0.90) | £0.73 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.22 (£2.79) | £2.75 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (£2.13) | £1.92 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £5.41 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (£2.18) | £1.89 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (£1.63) | £0.81 | + 101% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (£1.10) | £2.16 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £7 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 (£2.09) | £1.92 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (£1.43) | £0.74 | + 93% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,808 (£1,566) | £1,367 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,413 (£1,224) | £832 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (£145) | £164 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,102 (£954) | £1,029 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €770 (£667) | £915 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (£83) | £156 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (£26) | £19 | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | €545 (£472) | £340 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €153 (£133) | £71 | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£9) | £5.36 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 21% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 53% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (£82) | £49 | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (£40) | £32 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €125 (£108) | £54 | + 102% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (£142) | £55 | + 160% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,204 (£22,692) | £22,837 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (£1.42) | £1.23 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (£77) | £59 | + 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (£19) | £13 | + 51% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 (£5.11) | £2.90 | + 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£11) | £9 | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (£31) | £75 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (£3.54) | £2.74 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.21 (£2.78) | £1.35 | + 106% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (£3.20) | £2.57 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (£1.44) | £1.80 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (£2.06) | £1.49 | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (£20) | £11 | + 84% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 10% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (£39) | £23 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£21) | £22 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (£81) | £100 | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (£63) | £54 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (£2.58) | £2.65 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.40 (£3.81) | £3.79 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (£432) | £295 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.16) | £0.20 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (£38) | £35 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£5.94) | £9 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 14% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,768 (€5,506) in The Hague to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,200 in Southend-on-Sea.
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