Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 142% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 117 prices entered by 15 different people.
| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 187% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Ajmer (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 (₨1,123) | ₨167 | 574% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (₨618) | ₨313 | 97% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.39 (₨357) | ₨134 | 166% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.17 (₨95) | ₨45 | 111% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.27 (₨265) | ₨79 | 238% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.07 (₨168) | ₨40 | 321% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.59 (₨454) | ₨105 | 332% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.34 (₨190) | ₨128 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €2.27 (₨184) | ₨25 | 630% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.32 (₨108) | ₨97 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €5.99 (₨487) | ₨425 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.09 (₨170) | ₨74 | 131% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.91 (₨74) | ₨20 | 269% |
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 128% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Ajmer (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,374 (₨111,708) | ₨15,248 | 633% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €901 (₨73,253) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €188 (₨15,259) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €843 (₨68,534) | ₨12,000 | 471% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €595 (₨48,359) | ₨7,000 | 591% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €108 (₨8,770) | ₨5,000 | 75% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €31 (₨2,516) | ₨1,800 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €450 (₨36,574) | ₨50,000 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €251 (₨20,437) | ₨7,500 | 172% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €9 (₨725) | ₨275 | 164% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €13 (₨1,035) | ₨1,000 | 3% |
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Ajmer (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €102 (₨8,283) | ₨2,671 | 210% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €39 (₨3,199) | ₨4,268 | 25% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €87 (₨7,065) | ₨4,895 | 44% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €134 (₨10,852) | ₨2,282 | 376% |
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 188% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Ajmer (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,425 (₨1,741,348) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.63 (₨132) | ₨85 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €138 (₨11,240) | ₨2,108 | 433% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 43% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Ajmer (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €3.24 (₨263) | ₨90 | 193% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €3.00 (₨244) | ₨200 | 22% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €58 (₨4,673) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.08 (₨250) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €4.16 (₨338) | ₨231 | 46% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.16 (₨257) | ₨166 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.54 (₨125) | ₨130 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.38 (₨193) | ₨48 | 302% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €20 (₨1,651) | ₨300 | 450% |
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 125% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Ajmer (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €39 (₨3,194) | ₨325 | 883% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 (₨1,709) | ₨275 | 520% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €70 (₨5,710) | ₨2,000 | 186% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €73 (₨5,960) | ₨1,684 | 254% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (₨546) | ₨325 | 68% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.73 (₨222) | ₨200 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.24 (₨263) | ₨101 | 161% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €475 (₨38,606) | ₨32,000 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.14 (₨12) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €28 (₨2,240) | ₨945 | 137% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €6 (₨500) | ₨314 | 59% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨111,285
(€1,369)
in Nijmegen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨46,000
in Ajmer.