Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 13% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €15 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.69) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (€3.91) | €4.08 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.79) | €1.17 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.44 (€3.80) | €2.20 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.89 (€4.18) | €2.20 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.82) | €5.97 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (€2.95) | €2.00 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (€1.60) | €1.62 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (€2.20) | €1.03 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €5.50 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (€1.77) | €2.05 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (€1.74) | €1.49 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 4% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,551 (€1,325) | €1,700 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,253 (€1,071) | €1,068 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $205 (€175) | €132 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,100 (€940) | €964 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $764 (€653) | €725 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $210 (€180) | €83 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (€46) | €21 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (€299) | €417 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (€87) | €133 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€14) | €12 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 18% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€40) | €60 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (€43) | €53 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€75) | €72 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (€83) | €83 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 31% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,716 (€18,561) | €22,777 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (€0.56) | €1.60 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (€58) | €78 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (€13) | €22 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 23% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.40) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (€6) | €12 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (€83) | €35 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.64) | €4.08 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (€2.71) | €3.30 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.19 (€4.43) | €3.57 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.63 (€2.25) | €1.66 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (€1.49) | €2.25 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €22 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 15% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€36) | €44 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€21) | €21 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $179 (€153) | €103 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (€69) | €60 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (€3.78) | €2.47 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.38 (€4.60) | €4.00 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (€363) | €528 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (€0.40) | €0.15 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (€34) | €41 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,700
in The Hague
you would need to make just about €4,544
($5,316)
in Providence, Rhode Island.
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