- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
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- Nijmegen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nijmegen, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (C$26) | C$14 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (C$5.76) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (C$1.62) | C$2.38 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.71 (C$3.95) | C$4.08 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (C$2.79) | C$2.62 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (C$3.36) | C$3.73 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.44 (C$3.55) | C$2.90 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (C$2.01) | C$2.89 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.92 (C$2.80) | C$2.31 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.41) | C$1.76 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,337 (C$1,947) | C$1,186 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €872 (C$1,271) | C$982 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (C$285) | C$117 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €843 (C$1,229) | C$919 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €601 (C$875) | C$695 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €109 (C$159) | C$64 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$45) | C$39 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €528 (C$769) | C$392 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 (C$366) | C$111 | + 231% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$26 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €102 (C$148) | C$61 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$57) | C$41 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$126) | C$95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (C$195) | C$87 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 190% | |||
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 190% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,327 (C$32,529) | C$22,684 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (C$2.41) | C$1.19 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €138 (C$201) | C$47 | + 324% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 (C$4.72) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (C$4.37) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (C$65) | C$85 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.78 (C$4.05) | C$7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (C$5.15) | C$3.90 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.24) | C$3.21 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (C$3.46) | C$2.46 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$31) | C$19 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (C$64) | C$43 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$30) | C$27 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (C$102) | C$84 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (C$100) | C$93 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (C$4.02) | C$5.44 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.21 (C$4.67) | C$5.57 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €143 (C$208) | C$141 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.28) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$41) | C$34 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.85 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 123 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,982
(€3,420)
in Nijmegen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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