- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Iraq
- Port Harcourt
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Port Harcourt, Nigeria compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,397 ₦ (7,928 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,143 ₦ (7,086 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,320 ₦ (4,365 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 920 ₦ (3,042 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 509 ₦ (1,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 464 ₦ (1,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,115 ₦ (3,686 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,062 ₦ (3,512 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 813 ₦ (2,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 326 ₦ (1,077 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,433 ₦ (4,740 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 310 ₦ (1,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 333 ₦ (1,102 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 229,223 ₦ (758,101 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 130,275 ₦ (430,854 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,010 ₦ (79,407 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 87,358 ₦ (288,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 54,765 ₦ (181,123 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,346 ₦ (166,507 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,615 ₦ (21,877 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 142,707 ₦ (471,970 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,475 ₦ (94,175 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,331 ₦ (7,708 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 543 ₦ (1,795 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,024 ₦ (23,230 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,146 ₦ (33,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,192 ₦ (43,630 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,018 ₦ (66,206 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,986,460 ₦ (13,184,270 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 135 ₦ (447 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,225 ₦ (56,969 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,327 ₦ (4,389 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,248 ₦ (4,129 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,028 ₦ (56,315 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,006 ₦ (3,325 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 882 ₦ (2,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,502 ₦ (4,968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 282 ₦ (934 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 360 ₦ (1,189 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,692 ₦ (5,596 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,129 ₦ (10,348 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,478 ₦ (8,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36,114 ₦ (119,439 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,755 ₦ (28,954 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,283 ₦ (7,551 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,850 ₦ (6,117 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 430 ₦ (1,421 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 150,000 ₦ (496,089 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 ₦ (91 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,927 ₦ (92,363 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 847 ₦ (2,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,140,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,604,455 Dinar
(485,131 ₦)
in Port Harcourt.
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