Nijmegen vs The Hague — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Country	Netherlands	Netherlands
Nomad score	6.4 / 10	6.9 / 10
Cost of living	$3,354 / mo	$3,921 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	21° / 11°C	19° / 15°C
Air quality (AQI)	77 Moderate	61 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Average high	14.9°C	14.5°C
Average low	7.9°C	8.6°C
Precipitation	74 mm / mo	82 mm / mo
Sunshine	236 h / mo	245 h / mo
Humidity	80%	80%
Rain days	12.5 / mo	13.1 / mo
Wind speed	19.2 km/h	23.1 km/h

NL Nijmegen · average high by month

J 6 F 8 M 12 A 13 M 18 J 22 J 23 A 23 S 20 O 16 N 10 D 7

NL The Hague · average high by month

J 7 F 9 M 11 A 13 M 17 J 21 J 21 A 22 S 20 O 16 N 11 D 8

Air quality

Air quality
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
US AQI	77	61
PM2.5	25.3 µg/m³	24.5 µg/m³
PM10	30.5 µg/m³	29.5 µg/m³
Ozone	14 µg/m³	2 µg/m³
UV index	0.1	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	6.1	6.1
Local Payment Services	8.7	9.2
Startup Scene	5.8	7.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Air Conditioning	3.9	4.3
Green Spaces	8.1	7.6
Natural Disaster Risk	8.5	8.5
Noise Pollution	7.2	5.9
Seasonal Variety	6.9	6.5
Weather	6.1	5.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Mobile Network Coverage	9.1	9.3
Power Grid Reliability	9.3	9.3
Public WiFi Availability	7.7	8.0
VPN Reliability	9.2	9.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Accommodation Cost	3.3	2.6
Cost of Living	3.7	3.4
Currency Stability	9.3	9.5
Entertainment Cost	4.8	4.4
Food & Groceries	4.5	4.6
Gym Membership Cost	4.9	4.8
Transportation Cost	5.4	6.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Culture	7.5	7.5
Indoors Fun	6.5	7.2
Language Learning Opportunities	5.8	6.4
Local Experiences & Tours	6.7	7.3
Nightlife	6.6	6.4
Outdoors & Nature	7.0	7.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Nomad Events & Meetups	4.8	5.7
Nomad Friendly	6.4	7.2
Online Community Presence	4.4	5.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Cafes with WiFi	7.3	8.1
Coworking Spaces Availability	5.5	8.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	5.7	7.1
Digital Nomad Popularity	3.6	5.4
Internet Speed	8.6	9.0
Local SIM Card Availability	8.5	9.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Fitness Facilities	7.3	7.5
Food Scene	7.0	7.4
Healthy Food Options	7.4	7.7
Yoga Studios	6.3	7.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Healthcare	7.3	7.7
Healthcare Affordability	5.0	4.3
Healthcare Quality	8.6	8.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	1.8	4.1
Ease of Business Registration	6.3	7.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.6	6.5
Freedom of Speech	9.0	9.4
Political Stability	8.7	9.0
Tax Friendliness	3.9	5.1
Visa Ease	6.2	7.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Air Quality	7.5	7.4
Cleanliness	8.2	8.3
Environmental Quality	8.0	7.7
Family Friendly	8.2	8.3
Language Barrier	8.4	8.4
Work-Life Balance	8.3	8.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Female Friendly	8.8	8.8
Racial Tolerance	7.9	8.0
Safety	8.8	8.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Airport Connectivity	6.6	8.1
Cycling	9.6	9.4
Intercity Travel Options	7.9	8.8
Public Transit	8.1	8.7
Ride-sharing Services	4.8	7.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	8.4	8.6
Walkability	8.6	8.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Coworking Quality	6.5	7.9
Freelance Ecosystem	6.0	7.0
Networking Opportunities	5.4	7.2
Remote Job Opportunities	6.1	7.4
Time Zone Favorability	8.3	8.6

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Jeans	$93 per pair	$81 per pair
Summer Dress	$52 per dress	$58 per dress
Running Shoes	$104 per pair	$116 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Dining Out	$139 per month	$93 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Cinema Ticket	$14 per ticket	$14 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Coffee	$4.05 per cup	$4.05 per cup
Beer	$5.78 per pint	$5.20 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$17 per meal	$17 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$75 per meal	$81 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$10 per meal	$10 per meal
Apples	$2.89 per kg	$2.89 per kg
Bread	$2.08 per loaf	$2.08 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.16 per bottle	$0.93 per bottle
Milk	$1.50 per liter	$1.39 per liter
Rice	$2.54 per kg	$2.31 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$12 per kg	$12 per kg
Beef	$19 per kg	$15 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$8.67 per bottle	$8.10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Groceries	$289 per month	$231 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Health Insurance	$116 per month	$127 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Doctor Visit (GP)	$0.00 per visit	$46 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$12 per purchase	$9.25 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Housing	$752 per month	$867 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,214 per month	$1,388 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,850 per month	$2,082 per month
Coworking Space	$231 per month	$289 per month
Coliving Space	$925 per month	$1,388 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Internet & Mobile	$46 per month	$64 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Leisure Activities	$58 per month	$46 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Haircut	$29 per visit	$23 per visit
Laundry	$9.25 per kg	$9.25 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Mobile Plan	$23 per month	$29 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$46 per month	$46 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$17 one-time	$17 one-time
Gym Membership	$40 per month	$46 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$29 per hour	$23 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Transportation	$93 per month	$98 per month
Taxi Start	$4.05 per trip	$4.05 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.54 per km	$2.89 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$64 per month	$104 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$14 per trip	$14 per trip
Gasoline	$2.43 per liter	$2.20 per liter
Scooter Rental	$29 per month	$35 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	NL Nijmegen	NL The Hague
Utilities	$173 per month	$150 per month