- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Nigeria
- Liege
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liege, Belgium compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liege (Belgium) is 79% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (8,070 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (3,063 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (2,193 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (349 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.66 (1,175 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (1,321 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 (1,961 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (798 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.17 (959 ₦) | 770 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (576 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,082 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 (761 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (580 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Liege (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €864 (381,270 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 (264,752 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (64,029 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €529 (233,173 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (132,341 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (57,038 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (14,262 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €508 (224,190 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (53,578 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (3,901 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 323% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (3,821 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Liege (Belgium) is 80% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (39,682 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 430% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (13,395 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (40,108 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (46,626 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Liege (Belgium) is 77% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,772 (10,045,510 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (625 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 331% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (15,917 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Liege (Belgium) is 206% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (4,117 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (6,617 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (28,674 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.57 (2,459 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (1,594 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.78 (1,665 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (897 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.59 (1,143 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 302% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (7,688 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 608% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Liege (Belgium) is 80% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (14,882 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (6,841 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (28,195 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 605% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (26,510 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (2,731 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.84 (1,252 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 (1,179 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (157 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (12,923 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (2,503 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 633% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 273 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Liege (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,415,679 ₦
(€5,476)
in Liege
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,520,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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