- Cost of Living
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- Maastricht
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$26) | C$14 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (C$5.99) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (C$1.47) | C$2.38 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.35 (C$3.52) | C$4.08 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (C$3.06) | C$2.62 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (C$2.99) | C$3.73 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (C$3.06) | C$2.90 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (C$2.48) | C$2.89 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$14) | C$16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (C$3.11) | C$2.31 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (C$1.75) | C$1.76 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,481 (C$2,212) | C$1,186 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €962 (C$1,437) | C$982 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (C$199) | C$117 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €855 (C$1,277) | C$919 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €586 (C$875) | C$695 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (C$140) | C$64 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (C$30) | C$39 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (C$747) | C$392 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €206 (C$308) | C$111 | + 178% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$26 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (C$150) | C$61 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (C$62) | C$41 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$134) | C$95 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (C$195) | C$87 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 118% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,682 (C$42,854) | C$22,684 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (C$2.54) | C$1.19 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (C$120) | C$47 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$32) | - | - | |
| 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$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (C$25) | C$20 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$84) | C$85 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.37 (C$5.04) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (C$4.38) | C$3.90 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (C$5.32) | C$3.90 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (C$2.22) | C$3.21 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (C$2.86) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$26) | C$19 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$53) | C$43 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$27 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (C$168) | C$84 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (C$108) | C$93 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.61 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (C$4.64) | C$5.44 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.79 (C$4.17) | C$5.57 | - 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €151 (C$225) | C$141 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.26) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$56) | C$34 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,657
(€3,117)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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