Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (£3.17) | £12 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (£2.54) | £5.43 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (£1.52) | £3.30 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (£0.26) | £0.93 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ (£2.20) | £2.39 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (£0.63) | £1.96 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (£0.42) | £3.47 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (£0.63) | £1.71 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (£3.17) | £1.30 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (£0.64) | £2.12 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (£4.65) | £7 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 ₦ (£0.63) | £1.64 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (£1.27) | £1.11 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 ₦ (£1,480) | £1,100 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 ₦ (£1,057) | £870 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (£17) | £170 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 389,782 ₦ (£824) | £599 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 233,869 ₦ (£494) | £624 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (£12) | £126 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (£10) | £21 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,087 ₦ (£262) | £386 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (£60) | £107 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (£1.58) | £6 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 76% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (£11) | £62 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (£7) | £30 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (£12) | £66 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (£35) | £69 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (£2,830) | £18,131 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 254 ₦ (£0.54) | £1.24 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (£42) | £66 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (£4.26) | £2.95 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (£5.19) | £4.55 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (£4.23) | £62 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (£4.14) | £2.75 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (£1.69) | £1.30 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (£2.49) | £3.71 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (£1.20) | £1.73 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (£1.03) | £1.64 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (£1.06) | £13 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (£6) | £33 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (£7) | £18 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (£50) | £66 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (£34) | £58 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (£11) | £8 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (£6) | £2.90 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (£0.84) | £3.86 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,000 ₦ (£296) | £389 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (£19) | £36 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (£0.69) | £9 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 77 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,300 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,049 (969,131 ₦) in Benin City.
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