
Zuid-Holland
Moving to The Hague
The Hague is the government city of the Netherlands and is home to many international organizations. The city combines a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a seaside beach and offers a high level of facilities for families and professionals.
- inhabitants
- 548,320
- Province
- Zuid-Holland
- companies active
- 158
On this page
Den Haag in numbers
How Den Haag compares to the other cities we have a guide for.
Inhabitants per city
Amsterdam
921,468inhabitants
Rotterdam
664,311inhabitants
Den Haag
548,320inhabitants
Utrecht
374,000inhabitants
Eindhoven
243,730inhabitants
Groningen
240,000inhabitants
Tilburg
227,707inhabitants
Almere
214,715inhabitants
Breda
188,078inhabitants
Nijmegen
177,359inhabitants
Listed companies per city
Amsterdam
222companies
Den Haag
158companies
Rotterdam
140companies
Almere
94companies
Utrecht
94companies
Eindhoven
85companies
Tilburg
76companies
Groningen
64companies
Breda
58companies
Nijmegen
54companies
What moving to Den Haag costs
per job
Painting company
€500 - €12,000gemiddeld
Moving company
€350 - €2,800per verhuizing
Handyman
€50 - €1,500gemiddeld
Cleaning company
€25 - €500per beurt
rates
Moving lift
€100 - €500per dag
Storage facility
€30 - €400per maand
Supply per service in Den Haag
Moving company
29companies
Moving lift
11companies
Storage facility
5companies
Cleaning company
18companies
Painting company
27companies
Handyman
8companies
Neighborhoods and neighbourhoods
The Hague has a great diversity of neighborhoods. Statenkwartier and Benoordenhout are affluent neighborhoods with many embassies. Scheveningen offers seaside living with a mix of apartments and townhouses.
The Zeeheldenkwartier and the Archipelbuurt are popular with young professionals. Laak and Moerwijk are more affordable but under development. Leidschenveen-Ypenburg and Wateringse Veld are popular new-build areas for families.
Cost of living
In terms of costs, The Hague is somewhere between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The average rent for an apartment is between 1,100 and 1,800 euros per month in the private sector. Scheveningen and the center are the most expensive.
Parkeren is in veel wijken vergunningplichtig. De kosten varieren per stadsdeel. Gemeentelijke belastingen liggen rond de 380 euro per jaar.
Education
Den Haag heeft een uitgebreid onderwijsaanbod met veel internationale scholen dankzij de diplomatieke gemeenschap. De International School of The Hague, het Lycee Francais en de Duitse school zijn gevestigde opties.
For higher education, there is Leiden University (The Hague campus), The Hague University of Applied Sciences and the Royal Conservatory.
Healthcare
Den Haag heeft het HMC (Haaglanden Medisch Centrum) met meerdere locaties en het Haga Ziekenhuis. Voor academische zorg kun je terecht in het nabijgelegen LUMC in Leiden.
Het internationale karakter van de stad betekent dat veel huisartsen en specialisten ook Engelstalige zorg bieden.
Accessibility and transport
HTM verzorgt tram en bus in Den Haag. De RandstadRail verbindt Den Haag met Rotterdam en Zoetermeer. Den Haag Centraal en Hollands Spoor zijn belangrijke NS-stations met snelle verbindingen naar Amsterdam (50 min) en Rotterdam (12 min).
Fietsen is populair en de stad heeft goede fietspaden. De kust is vanuit vrijwel elke wijk binnen 15 minuten per fiets bereikbaar.
Moving tips for The Hague
Veel woningen in Den Haag zijn vooroorlogs met steile trappen - een verhuislift is vaak nodig. Vraag tijdig een parkeerontheffing aan, vooral in het centrum en Scheveningen.
Report your move via denhaag.nl. In The Hague you can do this up to five days after your moving date.
Moving tips
- Explore Scheveningen and the Westbroekpark if you love the sea.
- Request a parking exemption for your moving van, especially in the center.
- Register with a GP in time - English-speaking practices are popular and fill up quickly.
- Consider a bicycle - The Hague is compact and easy to cycle.
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Hague a good city to live?
- Ja. Den Haag biedt een hoog voorzieningenniveau, strand, veel internationale scholen en goede verbindingen. De stad is bijzonder aantrekkelijk voor gezinnen en internationale professionals.
- How much does renting in The Hague cost?
- The average rent in the private sector is between 1,100 and 1,800 euros per month. Scheveningen and the Statenkwartier are the most expensive. In new-build areas such as Leidschenveen you will find more affordable options.
- How much does moving to The Hague cost?
- A move to The Hague costs an average of 400-1,500 euros. Take into account extra costs for a moving lift for pre-war homes.