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Cost of living in The Hague

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in The Hague

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,150–4,390 (€2,800–3,900).

Lean$1,800–2,360€1,600–2,100 · Room or studio, local food
Comfortable$3,150–4,390€2,800–3,900 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily
Luxury$5,630–9,000€5,000–8,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in The Hague

Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

ItemEURUS$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)€1,500–2,300$1,690–2,590
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)€1,100–1,700$1,240–1,910
Hostel dorm bed (night)€35–75$39–84
Mid-range hotel room (night)€110–220$124–248
Food and drink
Local meal or street food€10–16$11.3–18.0
Mid-range restaurant, per person€25–45$28–51
Cappuccino€3.2–4.6$3.6–5.2
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar€4.5–7$5.1–7.9
Getting around
Public transport, one ride€1–4$1.1–4.5
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km€13–22$15–25
Work and life
Coworking day pass€20–40$23–45
Gym membership (month)€30–55$34–62
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)€15–30$17–34

Value for money: 11/100

A value score of 11/100 means The Hague gives more quality of life per dollar than 10% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 8 places we cover in Netherlands.

Quality factorScore
Safety75
Air quality80
Internet80
Healthcare100
Weather33
Friendly locals50
English100

Cost of living across Netherlands

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

PlaceComfortable monthValue
Groningen$2,250–3,26041/100
Maastricht$2,700–3,83023/100
Eindhoven$2,930–4,05015/100
Rotterdam$3,150–4,39011/100
Utrecht$3,150–4,39012/100
The Hague$3,150–4,39011/100
Haarlem$3,150–4,39017/100
Amsterdam$3,830–5,4005/100

Cheaper alternatives to The Hague

Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.

PlaceCountryComfortable month
OhridNorth Macedonia$829–1,290
SibiuRomania$1,160–1,690
MostarBosnia and Herzegovina$920–1,320
BrașovRomania$1,160–1,690
SkopjeNorth Macedonia$1,010–1,570

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in The Hague?

About $1,800–2,360 on a lean budget, $3,150–4,390 for a comfortable month and $5,630–9,000 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in The Hague?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,500–2,300 ($1,690–2,590) a month in the center and €1,100–1,700 ($1,240–1,910) outside it.

How much does food cost in The Hague?

A local meal is €10–16 ($11.3–18.0); a mid-range restaurant is €25–45 ($28–51) per person.

Is Netherlands expensive?

Prices in Netherlands are about 84% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.