Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.11 (€5.74) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.74 (€3.08) | €4.80 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (€0.98) | €1.04 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.29 (€2.57) | €3.22 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.56 (€1.76) | €2.46 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.89 (€4.37) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (€2.16) | €2.51 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 (€0.73) | €1.88 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 (€1.80) | €1.27 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (€2.21) | €2.41 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.85 (€0.96) | €1.65 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £976 (€1,096) | €1,740 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £783 (€880) | €1,413 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 (€103) | €167 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £723 (€813) | €1,102 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £747 (€840) | €770 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £83 (€93) | €96 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (€26) | €30 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £359 (€404) | €545 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 (€105) | €153 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.74 (€5.32) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 (€67) | €95 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€37) | €46 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (€69) | €125 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (€71) | €164 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 35% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,412 (€21,815) | €26,204 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 (€1.44) | €1.64 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (€49) | €89 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (€11) | €22 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 (€4.36) | €5.90 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.68 (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (€106) | €36 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (€3.62) | €4.09 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (€1.98) | €3.21 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 (€3.09) | €3.69 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (€1.98) | €1.66 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 (€1.41) | €2.38 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (€29) | €45 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€21) | €24 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 (€80) | €94 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (€65) | €73 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.87 (€3.23) | €2.98 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.64 (€4.09) | €4.40 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 (€467) | €499 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (€0.28) | €0.19 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (€36) | €44 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 294 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,400 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,042 (£3,597) in Preston.
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