- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Iraq
- Ilorin
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ilorin, Nigeria compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Ilorin (Nigeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 ₦ (1,649 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 ₦ (4,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,700 ₦ (5,607 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 ₦ (3,298 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 200 ₦ (660 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 ₦ (13,192 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 250 ₦ (825 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (4,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 ₦ (660 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 ₦ (6,596 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 ₦ (660 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120 ₦ (396 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Ilorin (Nigeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 ₦ (2,308,635 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 200,000 ₦ (659,610 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 ₦ (9,894 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ilorin (Nigeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000 ₦ (13,192 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,500 ₦ (18,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ₦ (32,981 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 ₦ (494,708 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Ilorin (Nigeria) is 2% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 124 ₦ (409 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 90,000 Dinar | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ilorin (Nigeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 ₦ (1,649 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₦ (1,649 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 ₦ (3,298 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 ₦ (4,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,344 ₦ (7,730 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 ₦ (4,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 280 ₦ (923 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 200 ₦ (660 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ilorin (Nigeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 ₦ (6,596 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000 ₦ (32,981 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 ₦ (99 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ₦ (6,596 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 ₦ (825 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on July 31, 2016.
Exchange rate:
3.298
IQD
/
NGN
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Cost of living in Ilorin (Nigeria) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
6,610,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 6,450,971 Dinar
(1,955,995 ₦)
in Ilorin.
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