Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs The Hague, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €15 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.69 (€3.85) | €4.80 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (€0.84) | €1.04 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (€2.25) | €3.22 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (€3.62) | €2.46 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.67) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (€2.84) | €2.51 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (€1.45) | €1.88 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.35 (€2.75) | €1.27 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (€1.89) | €2.41 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (€1.92) | €1.65 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 38% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,748 (€2,258) | €1,740 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,131 (€1,751) | €1,413 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (€143) | €167 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,112 (€1,735) | €1,102 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,656 (€1,360) | €770 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (€97) | €96 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (€47) | €30 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (€229) | €545 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (€95) | €153 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€11) | €10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€25) | €14 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 41% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€38) | €95 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €46 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€74) | €125 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (€109) | €164 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,506 (€18,493) | €26,204 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (€0.49) | €1.64 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $141 (€116) | €89 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (€17) | €22 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 45% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€6) | €5.90 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €12 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (€88) | €36 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.42) | €4.09 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.24 (€3.48) | €3.21 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (€3.58) | €3.69 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.72 (€3.88) | €1.66 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (€1.71) | €2.38 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€22) | €23 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 12% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (€44) | €45 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€23) | €24 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $263 (€216) | €94 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (€79) | €73 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (€4.45) | €2.98 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€6) | €4.40 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $443 (€364) | €499 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (€67) | €44 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 918 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.822
EUR
/
USD
Do you live in The Hague? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Caracas is 58% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 46% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 58% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Valencia is 106% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Paris is 687% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Prague is 30% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Newcastle is 39% cheaper than in Geneva
- Cost of living in Lima is 4% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Paris is 38% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Santiago is 68% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Baltimore, Maryland (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cancún (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lyon (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bristol (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Quebec City (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Boston, Massachusetts (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manchester (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gothenburg (Sweden)
Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 13% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €5,867 ($7,140) in Washington D.C. to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €5,200 in The Hague.
Prices recently added
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Stockholm costs 15,000 kr (15 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Los Angeles, California costs $3,050 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 kg of apples in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria costs €2.00 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Hobart costs AU$18 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Milwaukee, Wisconsin costs $16 (about 4 hours ago)
- 1 kg of apples in Karachi costs ₨500 (about 4 hours ago)