Cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 20% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €15 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.83 (€2.33) | €4.80 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (€0.84) | €1.04 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.97 (€1.62) | €3.22 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.60 (€3.79) | €2.46 | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (€4.69) | €7 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (€2.44) | €2.51 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (€1.30) | €1.88 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (€1.97) | €1.27 | + 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (€1.56) | €2.41 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (€1.36) | €1.65 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 31% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,152 (€950) | €1,740 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $794 (€654) | €1,413 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (€162) | €167 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $713 (€588) | €1,102 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $547 (€451) | €770 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 (€106) | €96 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (€42) | €30 | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | $387 (€319) | €545 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (€109) | €153 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (€10) | €14 | - 24% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 54% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $33 (€27) | €95 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (€25) | €46 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€73) | €125 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (€73) | €164 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 53% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,919 (€16,424) | €26,204 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.63) | €1.64 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (€30) | €89 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $35 (€29) | €22 | + 27% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 8% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.70 (€4.70) | €5.90 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $67 (€56) | €36 | + 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.21 (€4.29) | €4.09 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.79 (€2.30) | €3.21 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.11 (€2.56) | €3.69 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (€1.80) | €1.66 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (€1.19) | €2.38 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€11) | €23 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 13% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (€28) | €45 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $17 (€14) | €24 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $109 (€89) | €94 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (€49) | €73 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€5.50) | €9 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.83 (€3.16) | €2.98 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.67 (€3.02) | €4.40 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (€354) | €499 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.08 (€0.89) | €0.19 | + 377% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (€22) | €44 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,200 in The Hague you would need to make just about €3,645 ($4,421) in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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