Cost of living in Cambridge, United Kingdom vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€13) | €15 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (€4.71) | €4.80 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (€0.95) | €1.04 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.89 (€3.25) | €3.22 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.26 (€2.54) | €2.46 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.96 (€5.58) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (€2.36) | €2.51 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (€1.07) | €1.88 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 (€2.13) | €1.27 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€11) | €8 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 (€1.98) | €2.41 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.65 (€0.73) | €1.65 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,493 (€1,680) | €1,740 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,207 (€1,358) | €1,413 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £165 (€186) | €167 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,100 (€1,238) | €1,102 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £883 (€993) | €770 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £102 (€115) | €96 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€26) | €30 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £344 (€387) | €545 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€95) | €153 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€13) | €14 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 27% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (€76) | €95 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€39) | €46 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (€65) | €125 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (€73) | €164 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,839 (€20,067) | €26,204 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (€1.42) | €1.64 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (€67) | €89 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€15) | €22 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.69 (€4.15) | €5.90 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €12 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £102 (€115) | €36 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.30 (€3.71) | €4.09 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.04 (€2.30) | €3.21 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.62 (€5.20) | €3.69 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.98 (€2.23) | €1.66 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.63 (€1.83) | €2.38 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€17) | €23 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€34) | €45 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €24 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £51 (€57) | €94 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (€59) | €73 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.08 (€3.47) | €2.98 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.80 (€5.40) | €4.40 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 (€467) | €499 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.14) | €0.19 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€45) | €44 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 295 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,900 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,417 (£3,926) in Cambridge.
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