Cost of living in Nijmegen, Netherlands vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$20 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (C$1.75) | C$1.98 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.28 (C$5.00) | C$4.18 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (C$3.16) | C$3.04 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (C$3.56) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 (C$3.46) | C$3.76 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (C$2.02) | C$3.41 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.99 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (C$3.19) | C$2.48 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (C$1.38) | C$1.93 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,374 (C$2,094) | C$2,136 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €901 (C$1,373) | C$1,241 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (C$286) | C$133 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €843 (C$1,285) | C$1,120 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €595 (C$907) | C$806 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (C$164) | C$66 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$47) | C$54 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €450 (C$686) | C$311 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 (C$383) | C$97 | + 296% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$25 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (C$155) | C$60 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (C$60) | C$39 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$132) | C$98 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (C$203) | C$117 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,611 (C$34,457) | C$22,935 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (C$2.48) | C$1.39 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (C$125) | C$67 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 (C$4.94) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (C$4.57) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (C$88) | C$77 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.08 (C$4.69) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (C$4.81) | C$4.28 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.34) | C$3.11 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (C$3.62) | C$2.46 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$31) | C$20 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$60) | C$52 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (C$107) | C$117 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (C$112) | C$96 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (C$4.16) | C$5.42 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (C$4.93) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (C$704) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.28) | C$0.83 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$42) | C$35 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,610 (€4,994) in Nijmegen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Abbotsford.
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