Cost of living in Visby, Sweden vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Visby (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 kr (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 kr (€8) | €4.80 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (€0.92) | €1.04 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 27 kr (€2.61) | €3.22 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 kr (€2.17) | €2.46 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 kr (€3.44) | €7 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (€2.95) | €2.51 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 kr (€1.79) | €1.88 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (€1.48) | €1.27 | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 kr (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 19 kr (€1.87) | €2.41 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (€1.26) | €1.65 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Visby (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,700 kr (€1,053) | €1,740 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,985 kr (€786) | €1,413 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 kr (€79) | €167 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,267 kr (€715) | €1,102 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,961 kr (€587) | €770 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 kr (€59) | €96 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 439 kr (€43) | €30 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,490 kr (€442) | €545 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 899 kr (€88) | €153 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kr (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 kr (€37) | €14 | + 173% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Visby (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,095 kr (€108) | €95 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 kr (€34) | €46 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,195 kr (€118) | €125 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 599 kr (€59) | €164 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Visby (Sweden) is 33% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,035 kr (€22,150) | €26,204 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kr (€1.28) | €1.64 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 522 kr (€51) | €89 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €22 | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Visby (Sweden) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (€4.43) | €5.90 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 kr (€3.54) | €12 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (€25) | €36 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 58 kr (€5.71) | €4.09 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (€4.31) | €3.21 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 kr (€5.12) | €3.69 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (€2.56) | €1.66 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 kr (€1.57) | €2.38 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (€30) | €23 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Visby (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 kr (€25) | €45 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 270 kr (€27) | €24 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 kr (€49) | €94 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 910 kr (€90) | €73 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (€12) | €9 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (€3.74) | €2.98 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (€5.51) | €4.40 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,195 kr (€511) | €499 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 kr (€0.07) | €0.19 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 395 kr (€39) | €44 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (€5.81) | €7 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,300 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,264 (43,316 kr) in Visby.
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