Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 6% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 23% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| The Hague | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (kr 211) | kr 226 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (kr 127) | kr 135 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.86 (kr 57) | kr 78 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (kr 14) | kr 22 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.43 (kr 40) | kr 53 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (kr 29) | kr 48 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr 79) | kr 80 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (kr 30) | kr 31 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (kr 18) | kr 21 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (kr 17) | kr 34 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (kr 108) | kr 180 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (kr 34) | kr 34 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (kr 18) | kr 34 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 5% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| The Hague | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,164 (kr 25,158) | kr 25,417 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,686 (kr 19,598) | kr 18,560 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (kr 2,852) | kr 2,615 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,565 (kr 18,191) | kr 16,862 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,011 (kr 11,753) | kr 13,372 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (kr 1,786) | kr 1,954 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (kr 380) | kr 459 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €457 (kr 5,318) | kr 5,728 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 (kr 1,885) | kr 1,748 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr 83) | kr 79 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (kr 189) | kr 331 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is about the same as in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| The Hague | Oslo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (kr 1,086) | kr 990 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (kr 437) | kr 476 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (kr 1,252) | kr 1,127 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (kr 1,604) | kr 1,428 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 4% more expensive than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| The Hague | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,111 (kr 396,550) | kr 430,359 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.14 (kr 25) | kr 23 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (kr 955) | kr 856 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (kr 287) | kr 364 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 11% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| The Hague | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (kr 67) | kr 53 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (kr 144) | kr 104 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (kr 384) | kr 691 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.03 (kr 47) | kr 46 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (kr 40) | kr 39 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.03 (kr 47) | kr 47 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (kr 20) | kr 26 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (kr 28) | kr 28 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (kr 316) | kr 456 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is about the same as in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| The Hague | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (kr 555) | kr 719 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (kr 308) | kr 322 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (kr 1,193) | kr 940 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (kr 1,095) | kr 1,034 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (kr 140) | kr 155 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (kr 38) | kr 58 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (kr 57) | kr 103 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (kr 5,661) | kr 5,558 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (kr 2.52) | kr 1.19 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (kr 572) | kr 534 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (kr 98) | kr 150 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 417 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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