Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 79% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 40% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| The Hague | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (1,770 Lek) | 963 Lek | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (1,069 Lek) | 741 Lek | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.86 (474 Lek) | 363 Lek | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (118 Lek) | 173 Lek | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.43 (335 Lek) | 337 Lek | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (239 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (661 Lek) | 614 Lek | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (251 Lek) | 140 Lek | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (149 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (140 Lek) | 95 Lek | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (902 Lek) | 1,260 Lek | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (287 Lek) | 182 Lek | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (149 Lek) | 86 Lek | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 141% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| The Hague | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,164 (211,103 Lek) | 75,910 Lek | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,686 (164,442 Lek) | 46,107 Lek | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (23,932 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,565 (152,644 Lek) | 59,268 Lek | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,011 (98,619 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (14,983 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (3,192 Lek) | 1,869 Lek | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €457 (44,623 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 (15,817 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (700 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (1,584 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 213% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| The Hague | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (9,109 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (3,668 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (10,506 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (13,460 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 136% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| The Hague | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,111 (3,327,433 Lek) | 1,647,080 Lek | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.14 (208 Lek) | 225 Lek | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (8,014 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 420% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (2,412 Lek) | 2,063 Lek | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 4% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| The Hague | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (565 Lek) | 596 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (1,206 Lek) | 920 Lek | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (3,220 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.03 (393 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (335 Lek) | 390 Lek | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.03 (393 Lek) | 466 Lek | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (172 Lek) | 263 Lek | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (236 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (2,647 Lek) | 631 Lek | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 25% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| The Hague | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (4,659 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (2,586 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (10,009 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (9,189 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (1,178 Lek) | 813 Lek | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (321 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (476 Lek) | 319 Lek | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (47,499 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (21 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (4,802 Lek) | 3,967 Lek | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (826 Lek) | 326 Lek | + 153% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 203 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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