- Cost of Living
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- Nijmegen
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Nijmegen, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.29 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (C$1.87) | C$2.17 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (C$4.72) | C$4.84 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (C$2.99) | C$2.90 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (C$3.79) | C$4.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.31 (C$3.62) | C$3.31 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (C$2.08) | C$3.07 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.94 (C$9) | C$16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (C$3.14) | C$2.51 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (C$1.49) | C$2.07 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,374 (C$2,156) | C$1,576 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €901 (C$1,413) | C$1,122 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (C$294) | C$109 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €843 (C$1,322) | C$1,019 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €620 (C$973) | C$774 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (C$176) | C$66 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$49) | C$40 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (C$706) | C$377 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 (C$394) | C$98 | + 301% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$23 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €102 (C$160) | C$59 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$62) | C$40 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$136) | C$93 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (C$209) | C$92 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 155% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,393 (C$33,551) | C$22,749 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (C$2.55) | C$1.26 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €138 (C$217) | C$65 | + 233% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 (C$5.08) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (C$4.70) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (C$90) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.78 (C$4.36) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (C$5.54) | C$2.83 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.41) | C$3.09 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (C$3.72) | C$2.46 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$33) | C$19 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (C$64) | C$46 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$33) | C$26 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (C$110) | C$101 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (C$117) | C$87 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.78 (C$4.35) | C$5.53 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.47 (C$5.44) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €475 (C$745) | C$549 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (C$0.22) | C$1.04 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$44) | C$35 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 304 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,259
(€4,628)
in Nijmegen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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