- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Detroit, Michigan
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (3,580 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,541 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.92 (1,402 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (250 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.20 (788 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.26 (1,167 ₦) | 871 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.70 (2,041 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (1,138 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.44 (1,948 ₦) | 821 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (705 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (4,650 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (606 ₦) | 490 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (648 ₦) | 412 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,492 (534,018 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,144 (409,463 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $227 (81,334 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,038 (371,425 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $726 (259,729 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (40,667 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (15,960 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $287 (102,644 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (27,960 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (2,832 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (4,379 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (14,478 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (14,678 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (29,835 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (38,391 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (6,444,000 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (254 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (14,320 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (5,442 ₦) | 2,801 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,649 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (4,410 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (29,933 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,346 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.39 (1,213 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.42 (1,223 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (1,134 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (501 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (5,218 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 385% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (13,649 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (7,160 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $236 (84,601 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 2015% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (13,783 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,198 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.41 (1,221 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (1,253 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 143% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (153,764 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (57 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (11,037 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,685 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 616% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 964 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,381,808 ₦
($6,653)
in Detroit, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,600,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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