Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (£2.83) | £12 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (£2.26) | £5.43 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (£1.36) | £3.30 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (£0.23) | £0.93 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ (£1.96) | £2.39 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (£0.57) | £1.96 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (£0.38) | £3.47 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (£0.57) | £1.71 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (£2.83) | £1.30 | + 118% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (£0.57) | £2.12 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (£4.15) | £7 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 300 ₦ (£0.57) | £1.64 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (£1.13) | £1.11 | + 2% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 ₦ (£1,321) | £1,100 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 ₦ (£944) | £868 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (£15) | £170 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 389,782 ₦ (£736) | £659 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 233,869 ₦ (£441) | £621 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (£11) | £126 | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (£9) | £21 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 124,087 ₦ (£234) | £386 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (£54) | £107 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (£1.41) | £6 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
Clothes | - 78% | |||
Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 78% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (£10) | £62 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (£6) | £30 | - 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (£11) | £66 | - 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (£31) | £69 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (£2,526) | £18,131 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 ₦ (£0.43) | £1.24 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (£38) | £65 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (£3.80) | £2.95 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (£4.63) | £4.55 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (£3.77) | £62 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (£3.70) | £2.75 | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (£1.51) | £1.30 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (£2.22) | £3.71 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (£1.08) | £1.73 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (£0.92) | £1.64 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (£0.94) | £13 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (£5.66) | £33 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (£45) | £66 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (£30) | £58 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (£9) | £8 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (£5.66) | £2.90 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (£0.75) | £3.86 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,000 ₦ (£264) | £389 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (£0.04) | £0.10 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (£17) | £36 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (£0.61) | £9 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,000 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,672 (885,982 ₦) in Benin City.
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