Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (7,278 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,984 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (2,059 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (531 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (1,548 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (1,101 ₦) | 550 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.94 (2,752 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (1,137 ₦) | 829 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (757 ₦) | 717 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.48 (684 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (4,057 ₦) | 2,544 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.53 (1,169 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (523 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 199% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,847 (854,815 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,426 (660,251 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 393% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (78,671 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,246 (576,875 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €888 (410,872 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (52,231 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (15,627 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 (198,036 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €172 (79,619 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,529 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (6,815 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 666% | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 166% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (37,774 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 487% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (19,416 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (48,542 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (63,486 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Transportation | + 209% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 209% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,958 (12,941,736 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (742 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 421% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (46,499 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.46 (1,600 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (6,420 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (15,561 ₦) | 8,882 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (1,323 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (1,914 ₦) | 858 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (1,963 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (778 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (943 ₦) | 532 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (11,692 ₦) | 2,085 ₦ | + 461% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (19,012 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (10,013 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (34,717 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (30,973 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (5,261 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (1,616 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (2,251 ₦) | 363 ₦ | + 521% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (214,958 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (56 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (20,840 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,694 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 845% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,114 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria
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