- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Nigeria
- Brandon, Manitoba
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 69% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (4,468 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (2,897 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,874 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.59 (451 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.94 (1,118 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.87 (1,667 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (3,022 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.14 (1,177 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.51 (714 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (1,146 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (4,442 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.09 (593 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.60 (740 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 1% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,329 (377,622 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$993 (282,001 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$65 (18,463 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$794 (225,664 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$746 (211,770 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$35 (10,032 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$61 (17,455 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$513 (145,674 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$133 (37,891 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 (2,125 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$15 (4,261 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 50% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$50 (14,202 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$60 (17,040 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$90 (25,561 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$94 (26,802 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,000 (7,101,089 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (304 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$73 (20,727 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$14 (3,942 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 (1,987 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$11 (3,122 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,766 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (2,554 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$1.13 (320 ₦) | 683 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$2.00 (568 ₦) | 981 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.03 (575 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.09 (592 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$15 (4,261 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$38 (10,717 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (7,130 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$65 (18,463 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 362% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$50 (14,202 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$6 (1,758 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.94 (1,118 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.19 (1,475 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 202% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$369 (104,812 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$42 (11,962 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (4,655 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 1262% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 297 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 35% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,268,001 ₦
(C$7,985)
in Brandon, Manitoba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,680,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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