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Cost of living in Emmen, Netherlands vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Emmen (Netherlands) is 76% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (9,443 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (3,079 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.00 (821 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (335 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.25 (924 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (493 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €1.20 (493 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2,000 ₦ | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (411 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,874 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 4% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (287 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 71% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Emmen (Netherlands) is 8% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (307,911 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 150,000 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 50,000 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 150,000 ₦ | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 20,000 ₦ | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (4,927 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 393% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Emmen (Netherlands) is 12% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (11,495 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 25,000 ₦ | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Emmen (Netherlands) is 6% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,140 (12,784,457 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (627 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (39,330 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Emmen (Netherlands) is 56% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €60 (24,633 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 393% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 3,750 ₦ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,000 ₦ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Emmen (Netherlands) is 14% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (16,422 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 228% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (8,006 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (20,527 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (24,633 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 393% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 2,000 ₦ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (2,053 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 200 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (10,264 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 105% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,284 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 557% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Emmen (Netherlands) is 41% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,000,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 594,681 ₦
(€1,449)
in Emmen.
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