- Cost of Living
- India
- Nigeria
- Ghaziabad
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghaziabad, India compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Ghaziabad (India) is 34% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨404 (2,180 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨207 (1,117 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨171 (925 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (289 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨72 (391 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (229 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨138 (743 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨131 (709 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (95 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨99 (533 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨800 (4,321 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 139% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨72 (387 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (136 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 68% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Ghaziabad (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,900 (112,896 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,994 (75,593 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,589 (13,988 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,593 (89,628 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,442 (51,001 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,583 (19,356 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 6% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨977 (5,275 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 42% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨38,732 (209,215 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,259 (66,221 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 151% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨303 (1,635 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,256 ₦ | - | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Ghaziabad (India) is 29% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,300 (12,424 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,952 (15,946 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,167 (17,105 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,128 (11,494 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Ghaziabad (India) is 18% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨675,000 (3,646,123 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (377 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 160% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,159 (6,259 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Ghaziabad (India) is 3% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨177 (954 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨500 (2,701 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 17% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (2,161 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨316 (1,708 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨151 (814 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨199 (1,077 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 (724 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (377 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨400 (2,161 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 99% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Ghaziabad (India) is 11% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,025 (5,537 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨401 (2,169 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨968 (5,229 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 31% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,450 (7,832 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (2,701 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨150 (810 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (703 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 44% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.17 (17 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,881 (15,560 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 4% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨206 (1,115 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 226% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghaziabad (India) is 31% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,450,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 993,325 ₦
(₨183,892)
in Ghaziabad.
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