Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 8% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
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| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 5% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 (C$21) | C$17 | 23% |
| 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$1.71) | C$2.43 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.28 (C$4.89) | C$3.97 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.07 (C$3.09) | C$2.82 | 9% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.59 (C$8) | C$13 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.34 (C$3.48) | C$3.21 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €2.27 (C$3.38) | C$1.89 | 79% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.32 (C$1.98) | 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$3.12) | C$2.64 | 18% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.91 (C$1.35) | C$2.63 | 49% |
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,374 (C$2,049) | C$1,961 | 5% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €901 (C$1,344) | C$1,723 | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €188 (C$280) | C$209 | 34% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €843 (C$1,257) | C$1,579 | 20% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €595 (C$887) | C$1,147 | 23% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €108 (C$161) | C$78 | 106% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €31 (C$46) | C$64 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €450 (C$671) | C$464 | 45% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €251 (C$375) | C$152 | 147% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €9 (C$13) | C$13 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €13 (C$19) | C$25 | 25% |
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €102 (C$152) | C$72 | 112% |
| 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 | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €134 (C$199) | C$129 | 55% |
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 74% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €22,611 (C$33,716) | C$21,915 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.63 (C$2.43) | C$1.24 | 96% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €82 (C$122) | C$67 | 84% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | C$23 | - |
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 29% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €3.24 (C$4.83) | C$11 | 56% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €3.00 (C$4.47) | 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$4.59) | 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$4.71) | C$7 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.54 (C$2.29) | C$5.33 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.38 (C$3.54) | C$2.48 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €20 (C$30) | C$25 | 20% |
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 4% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Nijmegen (Netherlands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €39 (C$59) | C$52 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 (C$31) | C$26 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €70 (C$105) | C$124 | 16% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €73 (C$109) | C$87 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$9 | 6% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.73 (C$4.07) | C$5.39 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.24 (C$4.83) | C$7 | 30% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €462 (C$689) | C$610 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.19 (C$0.28) | C$0.40 | 31% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €28 (C$41) | C$54 | 24% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €6 (C$9) | C$12 | 21% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,497 (€4,357) in Nijmegen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,000 in Kelowna.