Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ [BM] | 7,557 ₦ [BM] | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ [BM] | 3,412 ₦ [BM] | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ [BM] | 2,075 ₦ [BM] | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ [BM] | 585 ₦ [BM] | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ [BM] | 1,502 ₦ [BM] | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ [BM] | 1,231 ₦ [BM] | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ [BM] | 2,183 ₦ [BM] | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ [BM] | 1,072 ₦ [BM] | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ [BM] | 817 ₦ [BM] | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ [BM] | 1,335 ₦ [BM] | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ [BM] | 4,311 ₦ [BM] | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 369 ₦ [BM] | 1,031 ₦ [BM] | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ [BM] | 695 ₦ [BM] | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 ₦ [BM] | 691,168 ₦ [BM] | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 ₦ [BM] | 545,248 ₦ [BM] | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ [BM] | 106,710 ₦ [BM] | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 389,782 ₦ [BM] | 414,237 ₦ [BM] | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 233,869 ₦ [BM] | 390,200 ₦ [BM] | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ [BM] | 79,162 ₦ [BM] | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ [BM] | 13,483 ₦ [BM] | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,087 ₦ [BM] | 242,190 ₦ [BM] | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ [BM] | 67,409 ₦ [BM] | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ [BM] | 4,062 ₦ [BM] | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 7,729 ₦ [BM] | - | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 82% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ [BM] | 39,167 ₦ [BM] | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ [BM] | 18,930 ₦ [BM] | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ [BM] | 41,691 ₦ [BM] | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ [BM] | 43,210 ₦ [BM] | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ [BM] | 11,390,602 ₦ [BM] | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 ₦ [BM] | 779 ₦ [BM] | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ [BM] | 40,597 ₦ [BM] | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 9,487 ₦ [BM] | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ [BM] | 1,856 ₦ [BM] | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ [BM] | 2,856 ₦ [BM] | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ [BM] | 38,809 ₦ [BM] | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,959 ₦ [BM] | 1,725 ₦ [BM] | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ [BM] | 820 ₦ [BM] | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ [BM] | 2,331 ₦ [BM] | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ [BM] | 1,086 ₦ [BM] | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ [BM] | 1,032 ₦ [BM] | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ [BM] | 8,108 ₦ [BM] | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ [BM] | 20,616 ₦ [BM] | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ [BM] | 11,434 ₦ [BM] | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ [BM] | 41,370 ₦ [BM] | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ [BM] | 36,331 ₦ [BM] | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ [BM] | 5,027 ₦ [BM] | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ [BM] | 1,823 ₦ [BM] | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ [BM] | 2,422 ₦ [BM] | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,000 ₦ [BM] | 244,318 ₦ [BM] | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ [BM] | 64 ₦ [BM] | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ [BM] | 22,927 ₦ [BM] | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ [BM] | 5,749 ₦ [BM] | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Benin City (Nigeria) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,698 (886,347 ₦) in Benin City.
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