- Cost of Living
- China
- Nigeria
- Dalian
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Dalian (China) is 6% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元55 (3,149 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (1,570 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (620 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (628 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 元17 (997 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (442 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元61 (3,487 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (648 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (370 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.33 (247 ₦) | 343 ₦ | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元87 (4,973 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 175% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (399 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (359 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 16% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Dalian (China) is 43% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,106 (234,203 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,021 (172,353 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (14,814 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,928 (167,028 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,050 (116,942 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元229 (13,050 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 37% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (4,989 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 45% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (139,421 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (19,185 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (1,743 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (2,113 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 35% | |
Clothes | + 84% | |||
Clothes in Dalian (China) is 84% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (23,184 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 209% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元376 (21,421 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 88% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (25,761 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (17,747 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Dalian (China) is 24% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元201,009 (11,466,517 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 161% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (354 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 144% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元107 (6,121 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 56% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (1,446 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元150 (8,557 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元100 (5,704 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 176% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (1,426 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 109% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (1,590 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (512 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (897 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 216% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (2,073 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 91% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 18% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元105 (5,992 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (5,422 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元165 (9,412 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 135% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元317 (18,073 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (2,503 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (1,997 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (1,652 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 238% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (27 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (15,562 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 4% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (855 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 150% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is about the same as in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,740,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,693,449 ₦
(元29,686)
in Dalian.
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