How much does it cost to live in The Hague?

Typical monthly costs in The Hague are approximately €1,400 in rent and €1,100 in other expenses, totalling around €2,500/month.

How much should I save in The Hague?

Based on CBS Household Budget Survey 2022, people at mid-range incomes in Netherlands typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a high cost city like The Hague, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

The Hague · EUR · high cost city

Cost of living in The Hague — is your salary enough?

The Hague rents average €1,400/month, reflecting demand from government, legal, and international-institutions employment. The Hague earners benefit from stable government and international-sector incomes; mid-income savings benchmarks are broadly achievable.

Rent in The Hague

Budget€1,100 – €1,250/mo

Typical€1,400 – €1,600/mo

Premium€1,800+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~€1,100/mo

Total typical monthly spend~€2,500/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical The Hague costs (€1,400 rent)

€25,000 – €37,000→ saving -32.6%

Critical

€37,000 – €52,000→ saving 7.6%

Under-Saving

€52,000 – €72,000→ saving 25.6%

Ahead

See your personal verdict for The Hague

Country

Annual income (gross)€44,500

€10,000€155,000€300,000+

Monthly rent or mortgage€1,400/mo

€0€4,000€8,000+

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

€1,450/mo

€0€3,150€6,300+

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from CBS Household Budget Survey 2022. Figures in EUR.

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