Cost of living in Nijmegen, Netherlands vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €16 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 | €4.12 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 | €1.23 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.28 | €4.06 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 | €1.54 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 | €4.69 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 | €1.50 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 | €0.98 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 | €1.30 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.99 | €10 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 | €2.01 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 | €0.62 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 87% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,374 | €592 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €901 | €430 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 | €121 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €843 | €424 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €595 | €315 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 | €82 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 | €20 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €450 | €379 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 | €111 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €9 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €6 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 46% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 | €78 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 | €22 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €80 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 | €89 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 72% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,611 | €20,726 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 | €1.58 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 | €30 | + 173% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 7% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 | €3.14 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 | €9 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €31 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.08 | €3.64 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 | €4.30 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 | €3.74 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 | €1.84 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 | €2.07 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €9 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 | €26 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €15 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 | €45 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 | €45 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 | €3.80 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 | €3.87 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 | €434 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 | €0.36 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 | €41 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €4.66 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 189 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,501 in Nijmegen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Thessaloniki.
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