Cost of living in Akure, Nigeria vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | + 272% | |||
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Food in Akure (Nigeria) is 272% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 ₦ (C$134) | C$20 | + 561% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 ₦ (C$67) | C$10 | + 569% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | C$5.78 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 ₦ (C$7) | C$1.98 | + 237% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 ₦ (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 ₦ (C$5.02) | C$3.04 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 ₦ (C$33) | C$10 | + 238% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ₦ (C$3.34) | C$4.24 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ₦ (C$7) | C$3.76 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 ₦ (C$17) | C$3.41 | + 390% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 ₦ (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 ₦ (C$3.34) | C$2.48 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 ₦ (C$3.34) | C$1.93 | + 73% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Akure (Nigeria) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,136 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 150,000 ₦ (C$502) | C$1,241 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 ₦ (C$167) | C$133 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,120 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$806 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ₦ (C$17) | C$54 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,000 ₦ (C$502) | C$311 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 ₦ (C$67) | C$97 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ₦ (C$17) | C$10 | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₦ (C$3.34) | C$25 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Akure (Nigeria) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 ₦ (C$33) | C$60 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 ₦ (C$50) | C$39 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ₦ (C$17) | C$98 | - 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ₦ (C$84) | C$117 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Akure (Nigeria) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,935 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 ₦ (C$1.67) | C$1.39 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Akure (Nigeria) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 ₦ (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 ₦ (C$17) | C$22 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 ₦ (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ₦ (C$17) | C$6 | + 159% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 ₦ (C$13) | C$3.85 | + 226% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 ₦ (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 ₦ (C$3.34) | C$3.11 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 ₦ (C$1.67) | C$2.46 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 ₦ (C$3.34) | C$20 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Akure (Nigeria) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ₦ (C$17) | C$52 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 ₦ (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 ₦ (C$17) | C$96 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 ₦ (C$10) | C$9 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 ₦ (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ₦ (C$33) | C$7 | + 404% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₦ (C$0.67) | C$0.83 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 ₦ (C$17) | C$35 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 ₦ (C$1.67) | C$11 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Akure (Nigeria) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$10,872 (3,251,490 ₦) in Akure to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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