Cost of living in Nijmegen, Netherlands vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 4% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$17 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$12 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (C$1.72) | C$2.43 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.28 (C$4.92) | C$3.97 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (C$3.11) | C$2.82 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (C$8) | C$13 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (C$3.50) | C$3.21 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 (C$3.40) | C$1.89 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (C$1.99) | C$3.29 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.99 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (C$3.14) | C$2.64 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (C$1.36) | C$2.63 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,374 (C$2,062) | C$1,961 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €901 (C$1,352) | C$1,723 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (C$282) | C$209 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €843 (C$1,265) | C$1,579 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €595 (C$893) | C$1,147 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (C$162) | C$78 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (C$46) | C$64 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €450 (C$675) | C$464 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 (C$377) | C$152 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 4% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (C$153) | C$72 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (C$59) | C$83 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$130) | C$122 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (C$200) | C$129 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 75% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,611 (C$33,918) | C$21,915 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (C$2.44) | C$1.24 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (C$123) | C$67 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 28% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 (C$4.86) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (C$4.50) | C$21 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (C$86) | C$103 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.08 (C$4.61) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (C$6) | C$5.11 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (C$4.74) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.31) | C$5.33 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (C$3.56) | C$2.48 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$30) | C$25 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$59) | C$52 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$32) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (C$105) | C$124 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (C$110) | C$87 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (C$4.10) | C$5.39 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (C$4.86) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (C$693) | C$610 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.28) | C$0.40 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$41) | C$54 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$12 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 120 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,535 (€4,357) in Nijmegen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,000 in Kelowna.
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