- Cost of Living
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- Benin City
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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Abuja and Benin City have artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 14% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ | 2,091 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ | 2,052 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ | 1,463 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 150 ₦ | 529 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 ₦ | 742 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ | 1,180 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ | 2,015 ₦ | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ | 1,059 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ | 834 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 312 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ | 1,709 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 ₦ | 338 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ | 341 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 17% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 235,062 ₦ | 596,177 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 500,000 ₦ | 316,586 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ | 27,113 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,782 ₦ | 255,456 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 233,869 ₦ | 125,678 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ | 35,637 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ | 11,495 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,087 ₦ | 119,793 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ | 29,885 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ | 1,101 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 827 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 65% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ | 8,677 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ | 13,350 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ | 17,604 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ | 26,330 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 107% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ | 3,343,510 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 116 ₦ | 128 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ | 4,653 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,458 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 0% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,898 ₦ | 1,006 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ | 2,952 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ | 5,000 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,959 ₦ | 2,653 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 735 ₦ | 559 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 832 ₦ | 511 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 465 ₦ | 307 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 311 ₦ | 530 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ | 841 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 23% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ | 5,434 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,314 ₦ | 2,944 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ | 3,063 ₦ | + 675% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ | 15,529 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ | 1,963 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ | 1,169 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 512 ₦ | 372 ₦ | + 38% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 120,000 ₦ | 56,731 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ | 23 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ | 15,812 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₦ | 342 ₦ | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 198 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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