- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Rotterdam
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands compared to Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 77% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (5,744 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (3,050 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (1,647 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (415 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (1,204 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (863 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.86 (2,401 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (935 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (521 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (404 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,947 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.21 (906 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (420 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 26% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,428 (585,403 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,061 (434,758 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 (50,113 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €987 (404,642 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €670 (274,563 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 (28,691 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (8,422 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €419 (171,585 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (52,080 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,406 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (6,220 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 522% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 44% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (34,976 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (12,883 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (40,481 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 710% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (48,783 ₦) | 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 | €26,083 (10,690,704 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (680 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (32,738 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (8,742 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 24% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 (2,345 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (7,696 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (14,160 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.63 (1,078 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (1,060 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (1,132 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (681 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (701 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (8,815 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 781% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 4% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (19,426 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (9,157 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (34,621 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (23,664 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 373% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,224 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (1,246 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.42 (1,810 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €489 (200,539 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (95 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (14,813 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,737 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 447% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 476 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
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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
1,920,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 1,040,095 ₦
(€2,538)
in Rotterdam.
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