Savings rate in The Hague — are you on track?
The Hague is a high cost city. 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.
Median rent
€1,400/mo
The Hague 2022
Typical other costs
€1,100/mo
excl. housing
Savings benchmark
10–18%
mid-income EUR
Pre-set for The Hague — adjust to your situation
What a good savings rate looks like in The Hague
Using data from CBS Household Budget Survey 2022, people at mid-range incomes in Netherlands typically save between 10–18% of gross income. In a high cost city like The Hague, housing costs can compress that meaningfully — especially for renters.
Source: CBS Household Budget Survey 2022. Benchmarks shown for mid-income earners in Netherlands.
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