Cost of living in Belgium compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (8,042 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,791 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (2,028 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (462 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.78 (1,740 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (1,126 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.91 (2,258 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (1,088 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (778 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (802 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,438 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (1,062 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (561 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,131 (520,517 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €927 (426,476 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (63,705 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €901 (414,485 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €653 (300,462 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (45,753 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (16,748 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (174,072 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (61,152 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (4,574 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (4,727 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 373% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (37,237 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 460% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (19,645 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (37,947 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (47,887 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,774 (11,397,032 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (606 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 319% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (23,024 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 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 (3,482 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (5,230 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (16,335 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.08 (2,335 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (1,557 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (1,782 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (843 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (998 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (11,711 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 401% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (21,718 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (9,988 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (37,240 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (28,876 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (4,367 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (1,631 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (1,914 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (218,866 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (103 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (18,316 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,475 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 542% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,314 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria
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