The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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68%
Quality of life -
47%
Cost of living -
87%
Connectivity -
91%
Weather
77
Currency | EUR |
Population (in millions) | 0.5 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 28 |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
Best neighborhood to stay | Scheveningen, The Hague 8 |
Number of museums and galleries | 40 |
Top selling local beer | Grolsch |
Most popular local dish | Stamppot |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Binnenhof, Mauritshuis, Peace Palace |
Discount airline | KLM |
Major airline | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
Largest ride sharing company | Taxify |
Primary train stations | Den Haag Centraal, Den Haag HS, Den Haag Laan van NOI |
Primary airports | Schiphol, Rotterdam, Eindhoven |
Best rental car company | Europcar |
Used car costs | 25000 EUR |
Apple store addresses | Kalvermarkt-Stadhuisplein 1, 2511 CW Den Haag |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
Power socket type | C,E,F |
Supply voltage | 230V |
Best electronics store | MediaMarkt |
Best internet carrier | KPN |
Primary cellular carrier | KPN |
Average monthly cost for internet | €50.50 |
The best drug store | Etos |
Best restaurant chain | La Place |
The best grocery store | Albert Heijn |
The most popular fashion brand | H&M |
GDP per capita | $50,845 / year |
Average annual income | $50,000 |
Sales tax rate | 21% |
Income tax rate | 41.4% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 |
Average mortgage rate | 2.5% |
Suggested ATM take out | 100 EUR |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | ING Bank |
Average tip in restaurant | 12% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Becoming more common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 0900-8844 (police), 112 (ambulance), 0900-0111 (firefighters) |
Polution per square meter | 4,845 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 11 |
Main religion | Protestant |
68%
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79%
Safety, freedom, rights -
86%
Traffic -
48%
Property to income -
21%
Crime -
80%
Healthcare -
91%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €3,438 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.52% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €1,530 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €7,648 |
47%
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Purchasing Power
125%
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Rent
31%
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Food
52%
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Restaurant
64%
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Workspace
19%
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Transport
23%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €1,050.66 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €858.40 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €1,718.38 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €1,385.67 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €13.71 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €1.06 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €1.39 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | €3.00 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | €9.18 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.71 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.99 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €1.11 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.22 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €8.20 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €8.11 |
Apples (1kg) | €2.21 |
Oranges (1kg) | €1.29 |
Potato (1kg) | €1.28 |
Lettuce (1 head) | €0.80 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | €1.48 |
Tomato (1kg) | €2.65 |
Banana (1kg) | €1.47 |
Onion (1kg) | €0.93 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €19.95 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €13.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €70.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €9.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €3.88 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €4.00 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.38 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.15 |
Cappuccino (regular) | €2.89 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | €199.18 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.06 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €40.25 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €27.21 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €13.71 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €12.50 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €4.00 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €55.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | €2.07 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €23,950.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €27,964.38 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €3.20 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €2.40 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €30.00 |