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Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$26) | C$15 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.19 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (C$1.77) | C$2.05 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.77 (C$4.26) | C$4.81 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (C$3.53) | C$2.90 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (C$2.94) | C$4.00 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.15 (C$3.30) | C$3.34 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (C$2.62) | C$3.36 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (C$3.58) | C$2.41 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (C$1.84) | C$2.01 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,535 (C$2,362) | C$1,651 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,010 (C$1,554) | C$1,142 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (C$202) | C$102 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €889 (C$1,367) | C$1,038 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (C$983) | C$779 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (C$141) | C$66 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$33) | C$39 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (C$628) | C$351 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (C$299) | C$86 | + 246% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$22 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €99 (C$152) | C$59 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (C$54) | C$40 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$138) | C$93 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (C$218) | C$92 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,682 (C$44,119) | C$22,749 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (C$2.61) | C$1.27 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (C$123) | C$67 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$32) | C$31 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (C$26) | C$20 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$87) | C$82 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.23 (C$4.96) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (C$4.50) | C$3.72 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (C$5.48) | C$2.83 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (C$2.29) | C$3.09 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (C$2.95) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$19 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$53) | C$46 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (C$149) | C$101 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (C$104) | C$85 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (C$4.69) | C$5.34 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.36 (C$5.16) | C$5.67 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €584 (C$899) | C$549 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (C$0.44) | C$1.04 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$57) | C$35 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 357 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,753
(€4,390)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,200
in Abbotsford.
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