Cost of living in Belgium compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 241% | |||
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Food in Belgium is 241% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (35,900 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | + 483% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (19,048 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 242% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (10,613 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 234% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (2,291 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.67 (6,566 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6 (11,355 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 660% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (11,096 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (4,636 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (3,774 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.89 (3,383 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 263% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (13,650 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (5,158 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 337% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (3,576 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | + 196% | |
Housing | + 150% | |||
Housing in Belgium is 150% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,297 (2,318,358 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | + 238% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,194 (2,132,878 ₦) | 1,588,820 ₦ | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €494 (883,021 ₦) | 88,851 ₦ | + 894% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €873 (1,559,660 ₦) | 1,093,320 ₦ | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €569 (1,017,203 ₦) | 1,091,650 ₦ | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (274,584 ₦) | 79,865 ₦ | + 244% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 (92,912 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | + 314% | |
40” flat screen tv | €302 (539,000 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (196,679 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (31,045 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 792% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (21,317 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 614% | |
Clothes | + 378% | |||
Clothes in Belgium is 378% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (158,871 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 694% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (62,541 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 299% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (161,447 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | + 191% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (214,428 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 329% | |
Transportation | + 267% | |||
Transportation in Belgium is 267% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,008 (57,195,579 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 634% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (2,965 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 179% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (93,447 ₦) | 21,356 ₦ | + 338% | |
Personal Care | + 484% | |||
Personal Care in Belgium is 484% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (20,935 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 418% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (25,017 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1315% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (53,426 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 203% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (9,444 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 111% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €9 (15,635 ₦) | 1,839 ₦ | + 750% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (8,787 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 129% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.01 (5,387 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 386% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (7,146 ₦) | 1,362 ₦ | + 425% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (51,737 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 1494% | |
Entertainment | + 266% | |||
Entertainment in Belgium is 266% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (76,734 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | + 342% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (44,886 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (160,572 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 955% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €140 (250,075 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 495% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (20,947 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 361% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (6,278 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (8,392 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 491% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (1,001,630 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 236% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (447 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €82 (147,078 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 781% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (19,882 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 695% | |
TOTAL | + 234% |

These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 234% more expensive than in Nigeria
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