- Cost of Living
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- Brandon, Manitoba
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 61% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (3,926 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (2,748 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,778 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.59 (428 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.94 (1,060 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.87 (1,581 ₦) | 871 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (2,867 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.14 (1,117 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.51 (677 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (1,087 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (4,213 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.09 (562 ₦) | 490 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.60 (701 ₦) | 412 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,291 (347,784 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$993 (267,463 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$65 (17,511 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$794 (214,030 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$746 (200,852 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$35 (9,515 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$61 (16,555 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$513 (138,164 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$133 (35,938 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 (2,015 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$15 (4,041 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$50 (13,470 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$60 (16,161 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$90 (24,243 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$94 (25,420 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,000 (6,734,995 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (288 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$73 (19,659 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$14 (3,738 ₦) | 2,801 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 (1,884 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$11 (2,961 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,766 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (2,422 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$1.13 (304 ₦) | 656 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$2.00 (539 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.03 (546 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.09 (562 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$15 (4,041 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$38 (10,164 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (6,763 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$65 (17,511 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 338% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$50 (13,470 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$6 (1,667 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.94 (1,060 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.19 (1,399 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 172% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$369 (99,409 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$42 (11,345 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (4,415 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 1077% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 329 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 29% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,202,149 ₦
(C$8,174)
in Brandon, Manitoba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,710,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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