Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (€3.74) | €4.80 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (€0.77) | €1.04 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.41 (€1.99) | €3.22 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.59 (€3.80) | €2.46 | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.44) | €7 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (€3.07) | €2.51 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (€1.64) | €1.88 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.81 (€3.15) | €1.27 | + 148% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (€1.57) | €2.41 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (€1.99) | €1.65 | + 20% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 8% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,894 (€1,566) | €1,740 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,232 (€1,019) | €1,413 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (€161) | €167 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,260 (€1,042) | €1,102 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $701 (€580) | €770 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (€84) | €96 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (€44) | €30 | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | $315 (€260) | €545 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (€64) | €153 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€11) | €10 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (€12) | €14 | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 34% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (€46) | €95 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€38) | €46 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€74) | €125 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (€89) | €164 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 22% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,764 (€18,819) | €26,204 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (€0.59) | €1.64 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $97 (€80) | €89 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €22 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 29% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €5.90 | + 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€16) | €12 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (€74) | €36 | + 107% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.38) | €4.09 | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (€2.99) | €3.21 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (€4.30) | €3.69 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (€2.84) | €1.66 | + 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (€1.58) | €2.38 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €23 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 11% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €45 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (€17) | €24 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (€150) | €94 | + 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (€58) | €73 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.62 (€3.82) | €2.98 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.96 (€4.92) | €4.40 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (€355) | €499 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.13) | €0.19 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (€49) | €44 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 12% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,500 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,863 ($5,882) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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