- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
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- Nijmegen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nijmegen, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$25) | C$14 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (C$5.79) | C$5.67 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (C$1.63) | C$2.40 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.71 (C$3.97) | C$4.13 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (C$2.80) | C$2.54 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (C$8) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (C$3.39) | C$3.55 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.44 (C$3.58) | C$3.02 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (C$2.03) | C$2.26 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.92 (C$2.82) | C$2.18 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.42) | C$1.87 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,337 (C$1,960) | C$1,186 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €916 (C$1,344) | C$982 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (C$287) | C$104 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €843 (C$1,237) | C$919 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €601 (C$881) | C$695 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €118 (C$172) | C$64 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$45) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €528 (C$774) | C$393 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 (C$369) | C$111 | + 233% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$25 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €102 (C$149) | C$61 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$58) | C$41 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$126) | C$95 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (C$196) | C$87 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 185% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,292 (C$31,225) | C$23,851 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (C$2.41) | C$1.19 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €138 (C$203) | C$47 | + 327% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 (C$4.75) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (C$4.40) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (C$66) | C$85 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.78 (C$4.08) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (C$5.18) | C$3.82 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.26) | C$3.16 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (C$2.86) | C$2.53 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$31) | C$19 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (C$64) | C$45 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$30) | C$26 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (C$103) | C$84 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (C$101) | C$89 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (C$4.05) | C$5.72 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.19 (C$4.67) | C$5.43 | - 14% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$41) | C$34 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2017.
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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$5,378
(€3,667)
in Nijmegen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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