Cost of living in Belgium compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (6,499 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,348 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (1,858 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (390 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.73 (1,469 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (826 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,405 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (794 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (562 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (742 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,120 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.37 (935 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (522 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,189 (468,619 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €944 (372,021 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (59,072 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €850 (335,321 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €604 (238,060 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 (45,628 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (12,517 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (158,470 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (55,115 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (3,469 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,848 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (35,961 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 400% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (18,243 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (35,333 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (57,570 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,310 (8,796,867 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 391% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (569 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (19,581 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (2,984 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (2,802 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (10,125 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.48 (2,162 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.52 (1,782 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (1,623 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (655 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (914 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (7,977 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (17,064 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (8,333 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (27,523 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (25,412 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,077 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (1,383 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (1,693 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (168,250 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (109 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (11,696 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,764 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 497% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,313 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
394.294
NGN
/
EUR
Cost of living in Belgium is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Angola is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Nigeria