- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Detroit, Michigan
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (3,590 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,373 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.92 (1,405 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (274 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.20 (790 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.26 (1,170 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.70 (2,046 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (1,142 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.44 (1,953 ₦) | 770 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (707 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (4,663 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (600 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (650 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,492 (535,510 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,144 (410,606 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $227 (81,561 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,038 (372,463 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $726 (260,455 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (40,781 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (16,004 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $253 (90,733 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (28,277 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,682 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (4,688 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (14,518 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (14,719 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (27,434 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (31,141 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (6,462,000 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (255 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (14,360 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (5,457 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,554 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (4,238 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (30,265 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 347% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (2,172 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (1,173 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.21 (1,151 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (1,137 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.31 (469 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (5,421 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 399% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (12,116 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (7,180 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (53,304 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 1233% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (13,822 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (3,539 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.41 (1,224 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (1,257 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 157% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (154,194 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (57 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (11,068 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,693 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 688% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 892 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,429,763 ₦
($6,768)
in Detroit, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,680,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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