Buy or rent in The Hague Centrum?
The Hague Centrum · The Hague
The centre around the Grote Markt and Chinatown is dense, well-connected and heavily rented by a young international crowd. High turnover suits renters; if you'll stay, check how the buying costs amortise over your specific horizon.
Typical price
€ 380.000
Typical rent
€ 1.750/mo
Price per m²
€ 5.067
What the calculator counts
Most buy-vs-rent tools stop at the mortgage payment. This one counts every Dutch cost and tax on both sides — overdrachtsbelasting, notary, VVE, OZB, maintenance, mortgage interest relief (hypotheekrenteaftrek), the eigenwoningforfait and Box 3 wealth tax on the renter's invested deposit — then compares how much wealthier you are after your chosen number of years in The Hague Centrum.
Frequently asked
Is it better to buy or rent in The Hague Centrum?
It mostly comes down to how long you stay and the price in The Hague Centrum (around € 380.000). Over a short period the one-off buying costs weigh heavily; over 7–10 years buying often wins. Enter your own numbers and check the break-even year.
What is a typical price in The Hague Centrum?
Budget roughly € 380.000 for about 75 m² (€ 5.067/m²) and a free-sector rent around € 1.750/mo. These are 2026 starting points — adjust them to your own home.
Do I pay transfer tax as a first-time buyer?
If you're 18–34, buying your first home to live in, and the price is under €555,000, you pay 0% instead of 2% — the starter exemption (startersvrijstelling).