- Cost of Living
- China
- Nigeria
- Dalian
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 8% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元50 (2,703 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (1,440 ₦) | 2,019 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (551 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (549 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (905 ₦) | 693 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (417 ₦) | 1,022 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元56 (2,993 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (615 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (368 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.23 (227 ₦) | 312 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元84 (4,520 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (356 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (328 ₦) | 340 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 48% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,106 (219,984 ₦) | 624,401 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,021 (161,889 ₦) | 308,230 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (13,915 ₦) | 27,113 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,084 (165,250 ₦) | 233,248 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,050 (109,842 ₦) | 128,258 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元229 (12,258 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (4,686 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (130,956 ₦) | 113,727 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (18,020 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (1,637 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (1,984 ₦) | 546 ₦ | + 263% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 48% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (21,776 ₦) | 8,677 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元376 (20,121 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (24,197 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (16,669 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 99% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元201,009 (10,770,355 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (333 ₦) | 128 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元107 (5,749 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,458 ₦ | - | |
| 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 (1,358 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,952 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元100 (5,358 ₦) | 2,653 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (1,340 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (1,494 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (481 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (842 ₦) | 530 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (1,947 ₦) | 841 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 19% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元105 (5,628 ₦) | 5,434 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (5,092 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元165 (8,841 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元317 (16,976 ₦) | 15,529 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (2,351 ₦) | 1,963 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (1,875 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (1,552 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 318% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 210,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (25 ₦) | 23 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (14,618 ₦) | 15,812 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (803 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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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
1,700,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,675,696 ₦
(元31,274)
in Dalian.
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