- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- United Kingdom
- Benin City
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (£2.97) | £15 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (£2.38) | £5.50 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (£1.43) | £3.42 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (£0.25) | £0.81 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 ₦ (£2.97) | £2.15 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (£0.59) | £1.37 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (£0.40) | £4.65 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (£0.59) | £1.77 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (£2.97) | £0.79 | + 279% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (£0.60) | £1.64 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (£4.36) | £7 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 ₦ (£0.59) | £1.76 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (£1.19) | £0.76 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 235,062 ₦ (£466) | £1,307 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 500,000 ₦ (£992) | £1,091 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (£16) | £181 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,782 ₦ (£773) | £686 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 233,869 ₦ (£464) | £568 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (£12) | £117 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (£10) | £22 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,087 ₦ (£246) | £356 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (£56) | £79 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (£1.48) | £8 | - 80% | |
| 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) | £67 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (£7) | £32 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (£11) | £60 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (£33) | £64 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (£2,655) | £17,989 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 127 ₦ (£0.25) | £1.14 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (£40) | £60 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (£4.00) | £3.17 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (£4.87) | £5.88 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (£3.97) | £61 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (£3.89) | £2.60 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (£1.59) | £1.39 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (£2.34) | £3.06 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (£1.13) | £1.57 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (£0.96) | £1.96 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (£0.99) | £15 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (£5.95) | £36 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (£6) | £18 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (£47) | £68 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (£32) | £56 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (£10) | £7 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (£5.95) | £2.76 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (£0.79) | £4.24 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 140,000 ₦ (£278) | £401 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (£0.04) | £0.04 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (£18) | £37 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (£0.65) | £9 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 291 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00198
GBP
/
NGN
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Cost of living in Benin City (Nigeria) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,986
(1,001,217 ₦)
in Benin City.
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