Netherlands vs Netherlands · 21 km apart
Netherlands
single / month
Cheaper overallNetherlands
single / month
| Expense | The Hague | Rotterdam | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.81 | $11.63 | The Hague |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $43.25 | $46.51 | The Hague |
| Cappuccino | $3.24 | $3.49 | The Hague |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $245 | $264 | The Hague |
| Monthly public transport pass | $39.64 | $42.64 | The Hague |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $105 | $112 | The Hague |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $30.27 | $32.56 | The Hague |
| Fitness club membership | $30.27 | $32.56 | The Hague |
| Cinema ticket | $7.93 | $8.53 | The Hague |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $717 | $786 | The Hague |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $499 | $547 | The Hague |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,497 | $1,640 | The Hague |
| Total single-person budget | $1,220 | $1,322 | The Hague |
| Average net salary | $3,604 | $3,876 |
The Hague is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in The Hague runs about $1,220 versus $1,322 in Rotterdam — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Rotterdam leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in The Hague · Full cost of living in Rotterdam