- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Rotterdam
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 77% | |||
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Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 77% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (5,256 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (3,137 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (1,645 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (430 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.91 (1,189 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 (967 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.86 (2,396 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (929 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (516 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (432 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,895 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 4% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.21 (905 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (475 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 53% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 29% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,422 (581,676 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,101 (450,371 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 200% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (59,274 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,012 (413,922 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €689 (281,930 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €79 (32,276 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (9,046 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 81% | |
40” flat screen TV | €419 (171,272 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (51,985 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 160% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,399 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (6,208 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 521% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 42% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (34,003 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 240% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (12,859 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (39,698 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 694% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (48,694 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 95% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 38% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,261 (10,743,997 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (679 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (32,679 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (8,726 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 28% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 (2,341 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (7,682 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 54% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (14,134 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.72 (1,115 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (1,058 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (1,130 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (670 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (700 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (8,799 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 780% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 4% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (19,391 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 288% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (9,005 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (34,558 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (24,084 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 382% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,212 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.38 (1,383 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.33 (1,773 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 82% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €489 (200,174 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (94 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (13,430 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 169% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,732 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 446% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 46% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,780,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 966,869 ₦
(€2,363)
in Rotterdam.
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