- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Venlo, Netherlands compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Venlo (Netherlands) is 24% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (3,094 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.00 (2,210 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 342% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (1,657 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 231% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (442 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 (1,768 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (707 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (2,652 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (663 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (663 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (398 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (2,652 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.75 (1,657 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (331 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Venlo (Netherlands) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,250 (552,443 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €750 (331,466 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (55,244 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €925 (408,808 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (220,977 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (24,307 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €80 (35,356 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €600 (265,173 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (66,293 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (2,210 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (4,420 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Venlo (Netherlands) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €125 (55,244 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (14,143 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €140 (61,874 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €200 (88,391 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Venlo (Netherlands) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (575 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Venlo (Netherlands) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.90 (1,282 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (1,519 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (1,282 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.75 (1,657 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.85 (1,260 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (6,629 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Venlo (Netherlands) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €70 (30,937 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (6,629 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (30,937 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (39,776 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (2,652 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (1,282 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (884 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (216,558 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (13,259 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (2,652 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on December 01, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Venlo (Netherlands) is 24% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,049,121 ₦
(€4,636)
in Venlo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,650,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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