Cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Darmstadt (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €15 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.28 | €4.80 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 | €1.04 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.41 | €3.22 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 | €2.46 | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.44 | €7 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 | €2.51 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 | €1.88 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 | €1.27 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €8 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 | €2.41 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 | €1.65 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Darmstadt (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,150 | €1,740 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €840 | €1,413 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 | €167 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €788 | €1,102 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €625 | €770 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 | €96 | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €30 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | €384 | €545 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 | €153 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.99 | €10 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €14 | - 19% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Darmstadt (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €95 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 | €46 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 | €125 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 | €164 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Darmstadt (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,050 | €26,204 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 | €1.64 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €55 | €89 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | €22 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Darmstadt (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 | €5.90 | + 96% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 | €12 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 | €36 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 | €4.09 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 | €3.21 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 | €3.69 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 | €1.66 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 | €2.38 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €23 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Darmstadt (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 | €45 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €24 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 | €94 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €73 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €9 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 | €2.98 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.20 | €4.40 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 | €499 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.19 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 | €44 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 | €7 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Darmstadt (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,400 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,004 in Darmstadt.
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