Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maastricht (Netherlands) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 (C$21) | C$20 | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$10 | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.03 (C$6) | C$5.78 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.16 (C$1.73) | C$1.98 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.40 (C$5.09) | C$4.18 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.52 (C$3.78) | C$3.04 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$10 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.08 (C$3.12) | C$4.24 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.98 (C$2.97) | C$3.76 | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.38 (C$2.06) | C$3.41 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$19 | 36% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.41 (C$3.62) | C$2.48 | 46% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.12 (C$1.68) | C$1.93 | 13% |
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Maastricht (Netherlands) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,507 (C$2,259) | C$2,136 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €997 (C$1,495) | C$1,241 | 20% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €148 (C$221) | C$133 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,018 (C$1,526) | C$1,120 | 36% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €655 (C$982) | C$806 | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €98 (C$147) | C$66 | 121% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €25 (C$37) | C$54 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €393 (C$589) | C$311 | 89% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €181 (C$271) | C$97 | 181% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$10 | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €13 (C$20) | C$25 | 21% |
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Maastricht (Netherlands) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €96 (C$144) | C$60 | 138% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €38 (C$57) | C$39 | 46% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €95 (C$143) | C$98 | 46% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €137 (C$206) | C$117 | 76% |
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 87% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Maastricht (Netherlands) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €29,365 (C$44,003) | C$22,942 | 92% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.65 (C$2.47) | C$1.39 | 77% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €88 (C$132) | C$67 | 98% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €21 (C$32) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Maastricht (Netherlands) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$8 | 18% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €22 (C$32) | C$22 | 49% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €48 (C$71) | C$77 | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.23 (C$4.83) | C$6 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.93 (C$4.39) | C$3.85 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.56 (C$5.34) | C$4.28 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.44 (C$2.16) | C$3.11 | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.80 (C$2.69) | C$2.46 | 9% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €16 (C$23) | C$20 | 17% |
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Maastricht (Netherlands) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €43 (C$65) | C$52 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €19 (C$28) | C$26 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €90 (C$135) | C$117 | 15% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €71 (C$107) | C$96 | 11% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$9 | 8% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.08 (C$4.61) | C$5.42 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.86 (C$7) | C$7 | 10% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €482 (C$722) | C$647 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.16 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | 71% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €35 (C$52) | C$35 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$11 | 7% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,436 (€4,962) in Maastricht to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.