Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 4% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €15 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.07 (€4.20) | €4.80 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (€0.80) | €1.04 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.52 (€2.92) | €3.22 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (€3.61) | €2.46 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (€3.46) | €2.51 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (€1.32) | €1.88 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (€2.54) | €1.27 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (€1.98) | €2.41 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (€2.04) | €1.65 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 33% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,648 (€2,193) | €1,740 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,165 (€1,793) | €1,413 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (€181) | €167 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,974 (€1,635) | €1,102 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (€1,324) | €770 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $135 (€112) | €96 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (€38) | €30 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (€254) | €545 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (€107) | €153 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (€22) | €14 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 22% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€41) | €95 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (€51) | €46 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€70) | €125 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (€100) | €164 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 23% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,094 (€19,126) | €26,204 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (€0.69) | €1.64 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (€75) | €89 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (€20) | €22 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 50% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€6) | €5.90 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | €12 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (€108) | €36 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.09 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.08 (€3.38) | €3.21 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.17) | €3.69 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (€3.07) | €1.66 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (€1.76) | €2.38 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€22) | €23 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 4% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€38) | €45 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€21) | €24 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $203 (€168) | €94 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 (€90) | €73 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (€4.50) | €2.98 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.53) | €4.40 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $342 (€283) | €499 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.15) | €0.19 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (€60) | €44 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 5% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €5,967 ($7,205) in Seattle, Washington to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €5,700 in The Hague.
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