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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Cost of Living in The Hague

How much you'll actually spend โ€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget ยท Single ยท city center

$2,477/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$1,548
Groceries & eating out$540
Transport$106
Utilities & phones$284
Average local salary (after tax)$3,869/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent โ€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$1,548/mo
1BR, outside center$1,330/mo
3BR, city center$2,708/mo
3BR, outside center$2,155/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices โ€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.30
Bread (loaf)$2.06
Eggs (12)$4.32
Rice (1kg)$2.30
Chicken (1kg)$14
Apples (1kg)$2.35
Tomatoes (1kg)$4.18
Potatoes (1kg)$1.57
Water (1.5L)$0.88
Wine (mid-range)$6.00
Beer (0.5L)$1.19

Eating out โ€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$18
Mid-range dinner for 2$83
Cappuccino$3.95
Beer (draught)$6.00
Coke (0.33L)$3.61

Getting around โ€” or trying to

Monthly pass$106
Single ride$4.00
Taxi start$4.15
Taxi per km$3.05
Gasoline (1L)$2.00

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$2,322
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$1,199
Transport (2 rides/day)$240
SIM card$26
Total 30 days$3,787

The Hague vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in The Hague?โ–ผ

A single person can expect to spend about $2,477/month in The Hague, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $3,149/month.

What is the average salary in The Hague?โ–ผ

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in The Hague is about $3,869, according to Numbeo data.

Is The Hague expensive compared to other cities?โ–ผ

Compared to similar cities: Berlin ($2,621/mo), Moscow ($2,220/mo), Madrid ($2,333/mo), Paris ($2,558/mo), Lisbon ($2,360/mo). The Hague comes in at $2,477/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.