- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- United States
- Kano
- Gainesville
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kano (Nigeria) and Gainesville (United States)
| Food | 44% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kano (Nigeria) is 44% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 250 ₦ ($1.58) | $12.50 | 87% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 ₦ ($1.58) | $6.17 | 74% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 150 ₦ ($0.95) | $4.93 | 81% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 ₦ ($3.16) | $2.55 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.53 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ ($1.26) | $5 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ₦ ($6.32) | $3.50 | 81% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 150 ₦ ($0.95) | $4.33 | 78% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | $1.50 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $11 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 ₦ ($1.58) | $1.41 | 12% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 ₦ ($1.26) | - | - |
| Housing | 6% | ||
| Housing in Kano (Nigeria) is 6% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | - | $670 | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 ₦ ($32) | $188 | 83% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 10,000 ₦ ($63) | $40 | 58% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000 ₦ ($316) | $650 | 51% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $90 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $4.75 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Kano (Nigeria) is 1% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 2,000 ₦ ($12.65) | $32 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | $40 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 10,000 ₦ ($63) | $50 | 26% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 10,000 ₦ ($63) | $45 | 41% |
| Transportation | 36% | ||
| Transportation in Kano (Nigeria) is 36% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 ₦ ($9,486) | $24,200 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 ₦ ($0.41) | $0.97 | 58% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ₦ ($18.97) | $15 | 26% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 36% | ||
| Personal Care in Kano (Nigeria) is 36% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 150 ₦ ($0.95) | $6 | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 ₦ ($1.26) | $5.25 | 76% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.25 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $2.83 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 120 ₦ ($0.76) | $1.38 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250 ₦ ($1.58) | $2.25 | 30% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $11 | - |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Kano (Nigeria) is 18% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $30 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $16.67 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 2,500 ₦ ($15.81) | $50 | 68% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 ₦ ($3.16) | $5 | 37% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.75 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 250 ₦ ($1.58) | $3.17 | 50% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $120 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 ₦ ($0.08) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | $30 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 300 ₦ ($1.90) | $5 | 62% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kano (Nigeria) is 23% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,750
in Gainesville
you would need to make just about $2,872
(454,105 ₦)
in Kano.