- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Slovakia
- The Hague
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in The Hague, Netherlands vs Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 98% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €4.31 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €4.72 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 | €2.63 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 | €0.69 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 | €1.98 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 | €1.64 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.80 | €4.67 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 | €1.10 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 | €1.44 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 | €0.66 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €3.64 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 | €1.23 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 | €0.40 | + 276% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 132% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,713 | €555 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,187 | €425 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 | €138 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,049 | €392 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €815 | €340 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €83 | €70 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 | €13 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €401 | €389 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 | €79 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €5.00 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €5.00 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 69% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 | €60 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 | €25 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €63 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €156 | €73 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 116% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,121 | €21,375 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 | €1.20 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 | €19 | + 323% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 11% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.06 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.08 | €3.45 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 | €3.50 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.57 | €4.01 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 | €1.56 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 | €1.76 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €7 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 101% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 | €15 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €13 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 | €23 | + 358% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 | €28 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €3.83 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 | €1.65 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.73 | €1.10 | + 330% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.10 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 | €27 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €3.40 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 317 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 104% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €3,264
in The Hague
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Žilina.
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