Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 359% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 359% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (26,982 ₦) | 3,378 ₦ | + 699% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (18,300 ₦) | 4,062 ₦ | + 351% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (11,324 ₦) | 2,111 ₦ | + 436% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (2,529 ₦) | 1,475 ₦ | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (7,475 ₦) | 1,418 ₦ | + 427% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (5,016 ₦) | 1,156 ₦ | + 334% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (11,425 ₦) | 5,338 ₦ | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (4,572 ₦) | 2,391 ₦ | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (3,411 ₦) | 1,674 ₦ | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (3,040 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 380% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (12,248 ₦) | 5,146 ₦ | + 138% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (5,597 ₦) | 944 ₦ | + 493% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (4,233 ₦) | 821 ₦ | + 415% | |
Housing | + 307% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 307% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (3,415,862 ₦) | 500,378 ₦ | + 583% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (2,890,481 ₦) | 415,556 ₦ | + 596% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (424,744 ₦) | 75,393 ₦ | + 463% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (2,350,737 ₦) | 576,355 ₦ | + 308% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (1,792,205 ₦) | 422,304 ₦ | + 324% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (253,795 ₦) | 83,180 ₦ | + 205% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (63,726 ₦) | 22,277 ₦ | + 186% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (668,300 ₦) | 211,206 ₦ | + 216% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (273,252 ₦) | 81,049 ₦ | + 237% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (17,790 ₦) | 3,530 ₦ | + 404% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (28,958 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 257% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 257% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (138,034 ₦) | 10,187 ₦ | + 1255% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (55,337 ₦) | 25,289 ₦ | + 119% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (160,056 ₦) | 32,870 ₦ | + 387% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (172,421 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 168% | |
Transportation | + 384% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 384% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (54,417,595 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1136% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (3,482 ₦) | 627 ₦ | + 456% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (145,994 ₦) | 28,552 ₦ | + 411% | |
Personal Care | + 393% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 393% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (7,583 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 471% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (21,071 ₦) | 6,789 ₦ | + 210% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (108,579 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 542% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (10,505 ₦) | 2,283 ₦ | + 360% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (9,160 ₦) | 2,813 ₦ | + 226% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (11,410 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 528% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (4,277 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 690% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (4,769 ₦) | 773 ₦ | + 517% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (43,775 ₦) | 2,222 ₦ | + 1870% | |
Entertainment | + 444% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 444% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Netherlands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (100,480 ₦) | 11,241 ₦ | + 794% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (42,129 ₦) | 7,881 ₦ | + 435% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (188,736 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 844% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (123,046 ₦) | 33,366 ₦ | + 269% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (24,266 ₦) | 15,778 ₦ | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (5,717 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (12,074 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1107% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (1,200,555 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 2330% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (140 ₦) | 12 ₦ | + 1071% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (62,029 ₦) | 13,432 ₦ | + 362% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (15,996 ₦) | 2,214 ₦ | + 622% | |
TOTAL | + 358% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,081 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 358% more expensive than in Nigeria
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