- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (6,397 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (3,415 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.30 (2,189 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (422 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.25 (1,753 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (805 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,800 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (910 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (539 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (593 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (3,594 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.28 (942 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (555 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,144 (472,216 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €858 (354,177 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (54,113 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €795 (328,146 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €599 (247,218 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (49,922 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 269% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (14,831 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (177,282 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (42,200 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,131 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (4,040 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (36,700 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 465% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (15,922 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (38,315 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (48,089 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,664 (8,533,510 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (597 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (20,304 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (3,782 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (3,078 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (10,770 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (1,490 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (1,446 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (1,239 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (618 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (1,201 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (7,666 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 381% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (17,667 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (8,607 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (16,110 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (24,128 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (3,996 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (1,226 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (1,525 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 165% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (178,737 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (82 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (12,944 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,754 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 482% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria
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