- Cost of Living
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- Benin City
- Aberdeen
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Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (£3.65) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (£2.92) | £5.50 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (£1.75) | £3.16 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 150 ₦ (£0.37) | £0.92 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 ₦ (£3.65) | £2.15 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (£0.73) | £1.42 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (£0.49) | £4.91 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (£0.73) | £1.69 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (£3.65) | £0.88 | + 317% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.64 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (£5.35) | £7 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 ₦ (£0.73) | £1.84 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (£1.46) | £0.74 | + 97% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 235,062 ₦ (£572) | £1,307 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 500,000 ₦ (£1,217) | £1,091 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (£20) | £186 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,782 ₦ (£949) | £686 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 233,869 ₦ (£569) | £568 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (£14) | £154 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (£12) | £22 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,087 ₦ (£302) | £337 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (£69) | £81 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (£1.82) | £7 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 71% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (£13) | £67 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (£8) | £32 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (£14) | £60 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (£41) | £64 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (£3,258) | £17,989 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 87 ₦ (£0.21) | £1.14 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (£49) | £60 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,898 ₦ (£4.62) | £3.17 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (£5.98) | £9 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (£4.87) | £73 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (£4.77) | £2.55 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 735 ₦ (£1.79) | £1.72 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 832 ₦ (£2.03) | £3.50 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 465 ₦ (£1.13) | £1.72 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 311 ₦ (£0.76) | £2.19 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (£1.22) | £14 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (£7) | £35 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,882 ₦ (£9) | £18 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (£58) | £67 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (£39) | £56 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (£12) | £7 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (£7) | £2.76 | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 512 ₦ (£1.25) | £3.98 | - 69% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 120,000 ₦ (£292) | £122 | + 139% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (£0.05) | £0.04 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (£22) | £37 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₦ (£0.73) | £9 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 309 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,628
(669,162 ₦)
in Benin City.
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