Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (4,097 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,421 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (1,831 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (318 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (1,050 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (1,446 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,663 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (1,368 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (552 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (1,071 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (6,676 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (653 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (650 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,451 (519,580 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,263 (452,011 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (50,271 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,045 (374,160 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $769 (275,405 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $73 (25,965 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (16,365 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (115,719 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (33,572 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (3,630 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 294% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (5,011 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (14,613 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $65 (23,263 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (34,811 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (33,018 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,735 (7,781,130 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (212 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (8,466 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (6,677 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 364% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 364% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (1,816 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (30,017 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 1199% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (45,515 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 573% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (2,075 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (1,421 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (1,937 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (999 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (766 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (6,004 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 453% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (13,604 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (8,772 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (38,069 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 852% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (23,323 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (3,482 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (1,612 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (2,223 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 355% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (152,767 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 (27,566 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.72 (2,049 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 500% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 363 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,600,314 ₦
($7,263)
in Charlottesville, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,660,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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