- Cost of Living
- China
- Nigeria
- Dalian
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 7% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元55 (3,039 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (1,515 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (598 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (606 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (962 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (427 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元61 (3,365 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (625 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (357 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.33 (239 ₦) | 350 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元87 (4,800 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (385 ₦) | 490 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (346 ₦) | 412 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 44% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,106 (226,033 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,021 (166,341 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (14,297 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,928 (161,202 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,050 (112,863 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元229 (12,595 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (4,815 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (134,557 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (18,516 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (1,682 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (2,039 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 77% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (22,375 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元376 (20,674 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (24,863 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (17,128 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 13% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元185,379 (10,206,023 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (341 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元107 (5,907 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,801 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 52% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (1,395 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,579 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元150 (8,258 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元100 (5,505 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (1,376 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (1,535 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (494 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (865 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (2,000 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 21% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元105 (5,783 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (5,232 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元165 (9,084 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元317 (17,442 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (2,416 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (1,927 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (1,595 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 210% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (26 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (15,020 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (825 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 326 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 5% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,760,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,670,864 ₦
(元30,349)
in Dalian.
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