Cost of living in Belgium compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (9,873 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (5,399 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.74 (2,848 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (557 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 (1,949 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (1,482 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (3,096 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (1,088 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.50 (1,237 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (984 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (4,813 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.81 (1,392 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (861 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (669,369 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,098 (544,178 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €273 (135,407 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €872 (432,365 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (348,772 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (65,159 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (20,720 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (296,167 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €189 (93,476 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (6,201 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (5,274 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (50,618 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 498% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (18,595 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (53,014 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (63,411 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,150 (17,428,107 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (886 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (23,612 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (5,809 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1418% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (4,958 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (12,735 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (1,983 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.18 (2,567 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.73 (2,346 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (992 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (1,487 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (11,786 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 597% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belgium | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €69 (34,114 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 299% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (12,604 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (48,008 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 444% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (36,277 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (5,597 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (1,807 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (2,023 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (277,930 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (124 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 422% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (13,336 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,906 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 653% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 665 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria
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