NL The Hague — cost of living

What it actually costs to live in The Hague, Netherlands. Monthly rent, utilities, groceries, and transit costs sourced from national statistical offices and municipal data.

Total monthly essentials: approximately €2,265/month for a single person in a 1-bedroom flat (rent + utilities + groceries + transit). Lifestyle and neighbourhood swing this 30–50% either way.

Cost breakdown

Item	Monthly / item cost	Source
1-bedroom flat, city centre	€1,650/mo	Pararius free-sector market average ↗
Rent per square metre	€20.50/m²	Pararius Q4 2024 average ↗
Utilities (85m² flat)	€200/mo	Nibud household budgeting 2025 ↗
Public transport pass	€95/mo	HTM Den Haag monthly all-zone ↗
Groceries, one person	€320/mo	Nibud 2025 household budgeting ↗
Restaurant meal, average	€19	The Hague mid-range dining estimate ↗

Figures reflect the most recent published statistical data; individual experience varies with district and lifestyle.

Visa routes for Netherlands

Relevant residence permits to move to The Hague. Full detail on the Netherlands country brief.

VisaHighly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)Non-EU qualified professionals with a Dutch recognised employer.VisaEU Blue CardNon-EU workers with a higher-education qualification and a qualifying job offer.VisaOrientation Year for Highly Educated Persons (Zoekjaar)Recent graduates from Dutch or top-200 international universities.VisaDutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT)US citizens establishing a self-employed business or sole proprietorship.

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