Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 20% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.62) | €8 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.85 (€2.35) | €4.80 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (€0.60) | €1.04 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.21 (€1.82) | €3.22 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (€3.21) | €2.46 | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.64 (€3.81) | €7 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (€2.26) | €2.51 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (€1.09) | €1.88 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.42 (€1.99) | €1.27 | + 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.51 (€1.24) | €2.41 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (€1.73) | €1.65 | + 5% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 29% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,399 (€1,150) | €1,740 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $880 (€724) | €1,413 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€147) | €167 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $928 (€763) | €1,102 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $588 (€484) | €770 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (€94) | €96 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (€28) | €30 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | $275 (€226) | €545 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (€85) | €153 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (€12) | €14 | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 48% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (€31) | €95 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (€31) | €46 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (€68) | €125 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (€76) | €164 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 54% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,702 (€18,669) | €26,204 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (€0.48) | €1.64 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (€37) | €89 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (€11) | €22 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 4% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.04) | €5.90 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (€70) | €36 | + 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.61) | €4.09 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (€2.57) | €3.21 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (€3.63) | €3.69 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (€2.34) | €1.66 | + 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (€1.38) | €2.38 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (€12) | €23 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 6% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (€27) | €45 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €24 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (€122) | €94 | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (€48) | €73 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (€3.70) | €2.98 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.07 (€3.35) | €4.40 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (€356) | €499 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (€0.46) | €0.19 | + 146% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (€36) | €44 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€5.31) | €7 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 31% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,000 in The Hague you would need to make just about €3,429 ($4,170) in Akron, Ohio.
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