Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$21) | C$23 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (C$1.76) | C$2.41 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.15 (C$4.88) | C$4.70 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (C$3.20) | C$3.95 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.85 (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (C$3.75) | C$4.85 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 (C$3.09) | C$3.95 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (C$2.04) | C$3.50 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.98 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.34 (C$3.64) | C$2.68 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (C$1.32) | C$2.16 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,511 (C$2,346) | C$2,300 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €937 (C$1,455) | C$1,599 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (C$282) | C$120 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €873 (C$1,355) | C$1,347 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €614 (C$954) | C$985 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (C$166) | C$69 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$49) | C$60 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (C$651) | C$311 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €176 (C$274) | C$140 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$26 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (C$152) | C$70 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (C$63) | C$41 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$133) | C$105 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (C$219) | C$120 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,543 (C$36,548) | C$24,609 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (C$2.75) | C$1.69 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (C$127) | C$60 | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.33 (C$5.17) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (C$84) | C$77 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.73 (C$4.24) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (C$6) | C$4.17 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (C$4.45) | C$4.59 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.39) | C$3.11 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (C$3.39) | C$3.02 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$30) | C$22 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (C$64) | C$61 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$118 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (C$107) | C$97 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$4.71 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €537 (C$833) | C$647 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (C$41) | C$38 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$13 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 77 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2025.
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