Cost of Living in The Hague
Summary of cost of living in The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,093.5$ (3,515.4€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,139.6$ (978.6€), excluding rent.
- The Hague is 21.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in The Hague is, on average, 28.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.20 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.85 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.01 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.49 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.27 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.80 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.09 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.30 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.20 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.17 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.56 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.95 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.77 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.79 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.71 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.82 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.09 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.93 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.24 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.84 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.50 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 61.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.15 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.91 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.95 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,990.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 33,010.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 203.93 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 21.33 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 41.17 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 39.47 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.29 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.50 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,314.29 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 11,408.89 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 101.45 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 40.45 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 104.26 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 121.94 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,512.35 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,227.68 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,636.88 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,168.46 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 485.50 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 366.52 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,941.69 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.41 |
Prices in The Hague (Den Haag)
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Last update: 4 December 2025
Last update: 4 December 2025
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We paid a ridiculously high council tax in the UK, getting nothing in return.
Being employed here is such a different experience, sickness leave is very common and well compensated.
I live in the city center, 1.5 bedroom penthouse 1300 euros incl. all utilities + fiber internet.
I make 4123 euro/mth (after tax), working as a system administrator 36 hours a week.