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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (3,530 ₦) | 1,584 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,396 ₦) | 1,996 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.92 (1,382 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (271 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.20 (777 ₦) | 715 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.26 (1,151 ₦) | 1,022 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.70 (2,012 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (1,123 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.44 (1,920 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (695 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (4,585 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (590 ₦) | 349 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (639 ₦) | 341 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,492 (526,560 ₦) | 624,401 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,144 (403,744 ₦) | 308,230 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $227 (80,198 ₦) | 27,113 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,038 (366,238 ₦) | 233,248 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $726 (256,102 ₦) | 128,258 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (40,099 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (15,737 ₦) | 9,417 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $266 (94,014 ₦) | 113,727 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (33,300 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,390 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (4,790 ₦) | 737 ₦ | + 550% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (14,275 ₦) | 7,855 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (14,473 ₦) | 11,833 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (25,724 ₦) | 16,167 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (25,977 ₦) | 19,621 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (6,354,000 ₦) | 3,750,000 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (251 ₦) | 133 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (14,120 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (5,376 ₦) | 2,458 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 215% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,700 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (3,567 ₦) | 1,130 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $89 (31,507 ₦) | 5,750 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,490 ₦) | 2,653 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.41 (850 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.09 (1,089 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (1,080 ₦) | 309 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 (399 ₦) | 243 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (5,911 ₦) | 864 ₦ | + 584% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (12,764 ₦) | 5,434 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (7,060 ₦) | 2,833 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $115 (40,629 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 1227% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (13,591 ₦) | 15,529 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (3,631 ₦) | 1,963 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.41 (1,204 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (1,236 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 232% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $436 (153,904 ₦) | 206,667 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (56 ₦) | 23 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (10,883 ₦) | 14,734 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,648 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 675% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 633 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,942,347 ₦
($8,335)
in Detroit, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,850,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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