Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (15,192 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 617% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (8,998 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (4,523 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (1,104 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (3,918 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (2,599 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (5,628 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (1,943 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (1,345 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (1,277 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (5,478 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.23 (2,701 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 260% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (1,272 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 146% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,030 (1,696,497 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,714 (1,432,349 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 527% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (215,515 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,451 (1,212,198 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,171 (978,902 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (127,882 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (32,892 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (270,216 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (126,893 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (11,196 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (15,932 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (64,370 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 401% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (27,614 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (74,591 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (96,042 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 164% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,526 (23,001,929 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (1,591 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (76,920 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (3,001 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (10,028 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (38,026 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (3,907 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (4,234 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (4,348 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (1,849 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (2,538 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (20,218 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 1042% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (42,156 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (20,061 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (89,821 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 590% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (60,817 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (11,745 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (2,919 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (4,510 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 351% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (486,930 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 886% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (65 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (33,003 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (6,809 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 382% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,230 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria
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