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Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$26) | C$15 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.27 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (C$1.79) | C$2.17 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (C$4.11) | C$4.84 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (C$3.50) | C$2.90 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (C$3.07) | C$4.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (C$3.34) | C$3.31 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.68 (C$2.63) | C$3.07 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (C$3.65) | C$2.51 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (C$1.96) | C$2.07 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,493 (C$2,339) | C$1,576 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,010 (C$1,582) | C$1,122 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (C$206) | C$109 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €928 (C$1,453) | C$1,019 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (C$1,001) | C$774 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (C$144) | C$66 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$34) | C$40 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (C$639) | C$377 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (C$304) | C$98 | + 209% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$19) | C$23 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (C$157) | C$59 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (C$55) | C$40 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$141) | C$93 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (C$204) | C$92 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,682 (C$44,929) | C$22,749 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (C$2.65) | C$1.26 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (C$126) | C$65 | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$33) | C$31 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (C$26) | C$20 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$88) | C$96 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.23 (C$5.05) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (C$4.59) | C$3.72 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (C$5.58) | C$2.83 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (C$2.33) | C$3.09 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (C$3.00) | C$2.46 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$19 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$52) | C$46 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$30) | C$26 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (C$152) | C$101 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (C$105) | C$87 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (C$4.66) | C$5.53 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (C$5.18) | C$5.67 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €584 (C$915) | C$549 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$58) | C$35 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 316 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,753
(€4,311)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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