- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (6,359 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (3,347 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (1,982 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (419 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.07 (1,676 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (807 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,609 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (938 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (541 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (573 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,469 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (965 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (542 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,123 (462,899 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 (352,089 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (55,572 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €782 (322,175 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €585 (241,208 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (46,005 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (13,841 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (176,901 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (40,739 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,840 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,989 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (37,534 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 453% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (15,023 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (37,286 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (45,929 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,272 (8,765,521 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (588 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (20,012 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (3,774 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (2,863 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (10,747 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (1,487 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (1,443 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (1,236 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (565 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (1,198 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (8,316 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 464% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (17,849 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (8,585 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (19,912 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (24,823 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,906 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (1,338 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (1,513 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (178,353 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (75 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (13,054 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,703 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 474% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,000 prices entered by 365 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria
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