Cost of living in San Antonio, California (United States) is 36% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
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| Food in San Antonio, California (United States) is 23% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
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| San Antonio, California (United States) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (€11) | €15 | 29% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $6 (€5.22) | €8 | 32% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.07 (€2.53) | €4.80 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $2.19 (€1.80) | €1.04 | 73% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.01 (€1.65) | €3.22 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $2.48 (€2.04) | €2.46 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $3.37 (€2.77) | €7 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.11 (€2.56) | €2.51 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $3.39 (€2.79) | €1.88 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.02 (€1.66) | €1.27 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $13 (€10) | €8 | 29% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.64 (€1.35) | €2.41 | 44% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.58 (€1.30) | €1.65 | 22% |
| Housing in San Antonio, California (United States) is 26% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| San Antonio, California (United States) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,557 (€1,281) | €1,808 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,037 (€852) | €1,413 | 40% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $126 (€104) | €167 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $876 (€720) | €1,102 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $621 (€511) | €770 | 34% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $76 (€63) | €96 | 35% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $44 (€36) | €30 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $438 (€360) | €545 | 34% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $89 (€73) | €153 | 53% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $9 (€7) | €10 | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $17 (€14) | €14 | 4% |
| Clothes in San Antonio, California (United States) is 55% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| San Antonio, California (United States) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $42 (€35) | €95 | 63% |
| 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) | ||
| $68 (€56) | €125 | 55% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $65 (€53) | €164 | 68% |
| Transportation in San Antonio, California (United States) is 57% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| San Antonio, California (United States) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,027 (€17,292) | €26,204 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.88 (€0.73) | €1.64 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $34 (€28) | €89 | 69% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $22 (€18) | €22 | 19% |
| Personal Care in San Antonio, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| San Antonio, California (United States) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (€5.76) | €5.90 | 2% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | €12 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $50 (€41) | €36 | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.33 (€4.38) | €4.09 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $2.47 (€2.03) | €3.21 | 37% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $2.92 (€2.40) | €3.69 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.44 (€2.00) | €1.66 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.33 (€1.92) | €2.38 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $13 (€11) | €23 | 52% |
| Entertainment in San Antonio, California (United States) is 28% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| San Antonio, California (United States) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $31 (€26) | €45 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $18 (€15) | €24 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $149 (€123) | €94 | 30% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $51 (€42) | €73 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 (€7) | €9 | 26% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.19 (€3.45) | €2.98 | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $3.27 (€2.69) | €4.40 | 39% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $432 (€355) | €499 | 29% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | €0.19 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $44 (€36) | €44 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $5.64 (€4.64) | €7 | 32% |
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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 €3,457 ($4,204) in San Antonio, California.