Cost of living in Nijmegen, Netherlands vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 5% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (£3.87) | £3.36 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (£0.99) | £1.01 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.28 (£2.84) | £2.86 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (£1.79) | £1.28 | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (£4.83) | £5.47 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (£2.02) | £1.94 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 (£1.96) | £0.85 | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (£1.15) | £1.71 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.99 (£5.18) | £8 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (£1.81) | £1.78 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (£0.79) | £0.90 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,374 (£1,189) | £1,801 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €901 (£780) | £1,197 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (£162) | £138 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €843 (£730) | £981 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €595 (£515) | £609 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (£93) | £131 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (£27) | £17 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | €450 (£389) | £331 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 (£218) | £66 | + 231% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £5.73 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 5% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 19% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (£88) | £81 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (£34) | £29 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (£75) | £67 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (£116) | £63 | + 84% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 27% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,611 (£19,562) | £17,216 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (£1.41) | £1.21 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (£71) | £52 | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 (£2.80) | £3.90 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (£2.60) | £7 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (£50) | £80 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.08 (£2.66) | £3.07 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (£3.60) | £1.41 | + 155% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (£2.73) | £3.30 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (£1.33) | £1.51 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (£2.05) | £1.20 | + 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £12 | + 47% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 8% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£34) | £32 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £23 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (£61) | £89 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (£63) | £51 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.81) | £7 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (£2.36) | £3.62 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (£2.80) | £4.40 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (£400) | £401 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.16) | £0.17 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (£24) | £27 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.32) | £9 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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