How expensive is The Hague compared to the rest of Netherlands?

The Hague ranks #57 out of 577 cities globally. It is 2.2% more expensive than the Netherlands average, based on 10 cities. The rent index is 37.0 and local purchasing power is 140.6.

What is the average rent in The Hague?

A 1-bedroom apartment in The Hague city centre costs approximately EUR 1,452 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to EUR 1,142 (saving 21%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around EUR 2,445.

Is The Hague affordable to live in?

The Hague is very expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Netherlands earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,105 per month after tax.

🇳🇱 Netherlands · 2026

Coût de la Vie à The Hague

2.2% au-dessus de la moyenne de Netherlands

Classée #57 sur 577 villes · Plus chère que 90.1% des villes dans le monde

+2.2%

Coût de la Vie

-2.9%

Loyer

-4.3%

Épicerie

+4.1%

Pouvoir d'Achat

Par rapport à la moyenne de Netherlands · Voir le classement Netherlands →

Prix des Loyers à The Hague

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	EUR 1,452/mo ≈ $1,644	EUR 1,142/mo ≈ $1,293	21%
3 Chambres	EUR 2,445/mo ≈ $2,767	EUR 2,020/mo ≈ $2,286	17%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in The Hague

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	EUR 2.44	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	EUR 1.36	2 sources
Bread (500g)	EUR 1.94	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	EUR 14.51	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	EUR 12.73	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	EUR 11.25	2 sources
Eggs (12)	EUR 4.73	1 source
Milk (1L)	EUR 1.29	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	EUR 1.59	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	EUR 2.17	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	EUR 7.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

EUR 2.44

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

EUR 1.36

Bread (500g)

EUR 1.94

Local cheese (1kg)

EUR 14.51

Chicken (1kg)

EUR 12.73

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

EUR 11.25

Eggs (12)

EUR 4.73

Milk (1L)

EUR 1.29

Potatoes (1kg)

EUR 1.59

Tomatoes (1kg)

EUR 2.17

Wine (mid-range)

EUR 7.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	EUR 5.93	2 sources
Cappuccino	EUR 3.65	1 source
McMeal	EUR 12.00	1 source
Cheap meal	EUR 17.00	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	EUR 86.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

EUR 5.93

Cappuccino

EUR 3.65

McMeal

EUR 12.00

Cheap meal

EUR 17.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

EUR 86.50

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	EUR 156.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	EUR 101.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	EUR 104.13	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	EUR 37.00	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

EUR 156.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

EUR 101.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

EUR 104.13

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

EUR 37.00

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	EUR 14.00	2 sources
Gym membership	EUR 49.25	2 sources

Cinema ticket

EUR 14.00

Gym membership

EUR 49.25

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	EUR 2.00	2 sources
Taxi start	EUR 4.15	1 source
Monthly pass	EUR 120.25	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

EUR 2.00

Taxi start

EUR 4.15

Monthly pass

EUR 120.25

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	EUR 262.78	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

EUR 262.78

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

The Hague has a cost of living index of 59.2 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

59.2

Index

Sources

4.5

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

56.9

Expatistan

70.0

left out

LivingCost

61.4

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

+2.2% Average

Loyer

-2.9% Average

Épicerie

-4.3% Average

Restaurants

+4.1% Average

Pouvoir d'Achat

+4.1% Average

Vivre à The Hague : À Quoi S'Attendre

The Hague est very expensive selon les normes mondiales (classée #57 sur 577 villes). 2.2% plus cher que la moyenne de Netherlands, basé sur 10 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont average, tandis que les restaurants sont average. Groceries offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Restaurants est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est élevé : les résidents peuvent se permettre plus de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Les travailleurs en Netherlands gagnant EUR 50,000 brut reçoivent EUR 3,105/mois net après impôts (taux effectif : 25.5%%). Voir le calculateur fiscal complet pour Netherlands →

Coût de la Vie à The Hague

Prix des Loyers à The Hague

Prices of Goods & Services in The Hague

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Multi-Source Comparison

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Indices de Coût

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