- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Nigeria
- Benin City
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 9% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ | 1,786 ₦ | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ | 1,707 ₦ | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ | 1,172 ₦ | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ | 710 ₦ | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,500 ₦ | 707 ₦ | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ | 987 ₦ | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ | 1,542 ₦ | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ | 1,335 ₦ | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ | 770 ₦ | + 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ | 343 ₦ | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ | 1,809 ₦ | + 22% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 ₦ | 457 ₦ | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ | 427 ₦ | + 41% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 11% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 235,062 ₦ | 536,123 ₦ | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 500,000 ₦ | 338,039 ₦ | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ | 29,672 ₦ | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,782 ₦ | 229,092 ₦ | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 233,869 ₦ | 114,731 ₦ | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ | 20,667 ₦ | - 72% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ | 9,047 ₦ | - 47% | |
40” flat screen TV | 124,087 ₦ | 112,350 ₦ | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ | 26,412 ₦ | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ | 922 ₦ | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,256 ₦ | - | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 61% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ | 7,493 ₦ | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ | 11,367 ₦ | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ | 17,388 ₦ | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ | 22,453 ₦ | - 26% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 18% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 127 ₦ | 145 ₦ | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ | 12,239 ₦ | + 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 1% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ | 1,070 ₦ | + 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ | 2,310 ₦ | + 6% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ | 6,766 ₦ | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,959 ₦ | 2,065 ₦ | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ | 683 ₦ | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ | 981 ₦ | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ | 388 ₦ | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ | 284 ₦ | + 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ | 1,085 ₦ | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 14% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ | 6,234 ₦ | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ | 2,944 ₦ | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ | 4,000 ₦ | + 493% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ | 14,329 ₦ | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ | 2,220 ₦ | + 125% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ | 1,167 ₦ | + 157% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ | 489 ₦ | - 19% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 140,000 ₦ | 241,495 ₦ | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ | 43 ₦ | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ | 14,905 ₦ | - 40% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ | 342 ₦ | - 5% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Benin City (Nigeria) is 7% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,520,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,418,244 ₦
in Benin City.
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