Cost of living in Belgium compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (6,947 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,746 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.35 (1,902 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (460 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (1,524 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (1,150 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,715 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (983 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (726 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (745 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,582 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 (1,075 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (711 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,308 (571,395 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,173 (512,326 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (44,659 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €840 (366,826 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €689 (300,900 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €66 (28,636 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (19,472 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €775 (338,436 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €212 (92,395 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (6,154 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (4,773 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (36,373 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (18,689 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (36,525 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (53,128 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,153 (10,986,817 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (663 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 263% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (21,106 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (4,038 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 668% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (5,361 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (14,126 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (2,248 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (1,604 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (1,648 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (830 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (949 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (9,778 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 500% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (20,349 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (10,588 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (31,598 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (27,203 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (4,596 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 374% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (1,377 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (1,730 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €415 (181,323 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (109 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (17,247 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,350 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 569% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 562 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria
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