- Cost of Living
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- Maastricht
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 20% 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 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (C$5.93) | C$5.67 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (C$1.45) | C$2.40 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.35 (C$3.48) | C$4.13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (C$3.03) | C$2.54 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (C$2.96) | C$3.55 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (C$3.03) | C$3.02 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (C$2.45) | C$2.26 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$14) | C$15 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (C$3.08) | C$2.18 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (C$1.73) | C$1.87 | - 7% | |
| 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$2,191) | C$1,186 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €962 (C$1,423) | C$982 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (C$198) | C$104 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €855 (C$1,265) | C$919 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €586 (C$867) | C$695 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (C$139) | C$64 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (C$30) | C$39 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (C$740) | C$393 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €206 (C$305) | C$111 | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$18) | C$25 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (C$148) | C$61 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (C$61) | C$41 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$133) | C$95 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (C$193) | C$87 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 113% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,682 (C$42,448) | C$23,851 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (C$2.52) | C$1.19 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (C$119) | C$47 | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$7 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (C$25) | C$20 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$83) | C$85 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.37 (C$4.99) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (C$4.33) | C$2.88 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (C$5.27) | C$3.82 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (C$2.20) | C$3.16 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (C$2.84) | C$2.53 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$25) | C$19 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$53) | C$45 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (C$166) | C$84 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (C$107) | C$89 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.61 (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (C$4.60) | C$5.72 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.79 (C$4.13) | C$5.43 | - 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €151 (C$223) | C$141 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$55) | C$34 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 196 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,435
(€2,996)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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