Cost of living in Neuchatel, Switzerland vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (€19) | €15 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€13) | €8 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€11) | €4.80 | + 124% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (€1.47) | €1.04 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €3.22 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.95 (€3.67) | €2.46 | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 13 (€12) | €7 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.06 (€3.76) | €2.51 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.44 (€3.19) | €1.88 | + 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (€1.50) | €1.27 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (€16) | €8 | + 105% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.30 (€2.13) | €2.41 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.06 (€2.84) | €1.65 | + 72% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 14% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,965 (€1,823) | €1,740 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,600 (€1,484) | €1,413 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 (€206) | €167 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,200 (€1,113) | €1,102 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,000 (€928) | €770 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 130 (€120) | €96 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (€37) | €30 | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 590 (€547) | €545 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 (€141) | €153 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (€14) | €10 | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (€25) | €14 | + 83% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (€106) | €95 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (€57) | €46 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 (€120) | €125 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 196 (€182) | €164 | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 20% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,580 (€29,300) | €26,204 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (€1.42) | €1.64 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (€60) | €89 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €22 | - | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (€9) | €5.90 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (€24) | €12 | + 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 90 (€84) | €36 | + 134% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 12 (€11) | €4.09 | + 180% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.75 (€4.40) | €3.21 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.99 (€4.63) | €3.69 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 (€3.13) | €1.66 | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.45 (€3.20) | €2.38 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 33 (€31) | €23 | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (€57) | €45 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (€32) | €24 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 153 (€141) | €94 | + 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 102 (€95) | €73 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (€13) | €9 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.21 (€3.90) | €2.98 | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €4.40 | + 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 800 (€742) | €499 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (€0.31) | €0.19 | + 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (€73) | €44 | + 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 19% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €6,641 (CHF 7,157) in Neuchatel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €5,600 in The Hague.
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