Cost of living in Benin City (Nigeria) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 1,500 ₦ (£2.87) | £12 | 76% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,200 ₦ (£2.30) | £5.43 | 58% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 720 ₦ (£1.38) | £3.30 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 124 ₦ (£0.24) | £0.93 | 74% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 1,040 ₦ (£1.99) | £2.39 | 17% |
| 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 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,500 ₦ (£2.87) | £1.30 | 121% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 303 ₦ (£0.58) | £2.12 | 73% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 2,200 ₦ (£4.21) | £7 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 369 ₦ (£0.71) | £1.64 | 57% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 600 ₦ (£1.15) | £1.11 | 4% |
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 700,000 ₦ (£1,341) | £1,100 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 500,000 ₦ (£958) | £868 | 10% |
| 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 ₦ (£747) | £659 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 233,869 ₦ (£448) | £621 | 28% |
| 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 | 57% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 124,087 ₦ (£238) | £386 | 38% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 28,387 ₦ (£54) | £107 | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 747 ₦ (£1.43) | £6 | 78% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | £12 | - |
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 78% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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 ₦ (£7) | £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 ₦ (£32) | £69 | 54% |
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 1,338,690 ₦ (£2,564) | £18,131 | 86% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 166 ₦ (£0.32) | £1.24 | 74% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 20,000 ₦ (£38) | £65 | 41% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | £15 | - |
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,015 ₦ (£3.86) | £2.95 | 31% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 2,456 ₦ (£4.70) | £4.55 | 3% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 2,000 ₦ (£3.83) | £62 | 94% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 1,959 ₦ (£3.75) | £2.75 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 801 ₦ (£1.53) | £1.30 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 1,178 ₦ (£2.26) | £3.71 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 570 ₦ (£1.09) | £1.73 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 486 ₦ (£0.93) | £1.64 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 500 ₦ (£0.96) | £13 | 93% |
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 3,000 ₦ (£5.75) | £33 | 82% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 3,233 ₦ (£6) | £18 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 23,721 ₦ (£45) | £66 | 31% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 16,000 ₦ (£31) | £58 | 47% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 5,000 ₦ (£10) | £8 | 20% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 3,000 ₦ (£5.75) | £2.90 | 98% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 396 ₦ (£0.76) | £3.86 | 80% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 140,000 ₦ (£268) | £389 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 22 ₦ (£0.04) | £0.10 | 59% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 8,882 ₦ (£17) | £36 | 53% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 326 ₦ (£0.62) | £9 | 93% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,026 (1,057,725 ₦) in Benin City.