- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Akron, Ohio
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (4,627 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,513 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (1,582 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (305 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (927 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.45 (1,238 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.74 (2,060 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (1,121 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (589 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (988 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (4,676 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (656 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (555 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,022 (366,952 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $769 (276,220 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (56,782 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $885 (317,587 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (201,956 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (35,543 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (11,344 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (127,837 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (30,366 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (3,014 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (5,286 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (13,619 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (12,926 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (25,037 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (34,201 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,205 (7,971,667 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (220 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (15,471 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (4,893 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,230 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (3,989 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (21,942 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,447 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (1,097 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (1,499 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (1,161 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (514 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (5,567 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 413% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (11,502 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (6,947 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (50,076 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 1152% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (23,623 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (2,630 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.41 (1,584 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.01 (1,800 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 268% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (155,495 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (201 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 368% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (16,615 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (2,233 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 554% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 537 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,186,983 ₦
($6,092)
in Akron, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,550,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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