- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Maastricht
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 34% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (7,313 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (3,116 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 523% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.27 (1,896 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 279% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (507 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (1,163 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (991 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,822 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (870 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (947 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.68 (746 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (4,061 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (1,033 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (554 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,493 (662,355 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,010 (447,865 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (58,223 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €928 (411,488 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (283,362 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (40,725 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (9,515 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (180,974 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (86,155 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (3,190 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (5,277 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (44,506 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (15,467 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (39,926 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (57,868 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 88% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,682 (12,722,092 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (751 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (35,591 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (9,356 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,884 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (7,439 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (24,973 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.23 (1,431 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (1,299 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (1,581 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (660 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (850 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (7,152 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (14,831 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (8,499 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (43,044 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (29,636 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (2,694 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (1,318 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (1,465 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €584 (259,104 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (60 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (16,544 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,946 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 100 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
EUR
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 66% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 3,483,915 ₦
(€7,854)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,100,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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