- 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 | €15 (6,360 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (2,968 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (1,758 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (437 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (801 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (946 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,576 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (916 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (540 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (407 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (2,120 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.21 (937 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (443 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,261 (534,698 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,017 (431,058 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (40,326 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (360,392 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (268,971 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 (29,679 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (12,533 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €419 (177,494 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (53,874 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (3,015 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (6,434 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 543% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 27% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (32,562 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (10,070 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (37,027 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 641% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (51,939 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 36% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,500 (10,811,754 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (701 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (21,200 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (9,017 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 21% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 (2,426 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (7,961 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (14,648 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.63 (1,115 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (1,097 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (1,171 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (704 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (725 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (9,119 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 812% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 5% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (19,409 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (8,480 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (35,813 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (21,200 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 324% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,393 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (1,115 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (1,696 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €509 (215,853 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (110 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (10,977 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (2,586 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 417% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 428 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 45% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,610,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 880,735 ₦
(€2,077)
in Rotterdam.
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