- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Nigeria
- Loja
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Loja, Ecuador compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Loja (Ecuador) is 13% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.09 (1,468 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $3.39 (1,215 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.75 (986 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (422 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.30 (827 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.27 (457 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.80 (1,363 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (718 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (442 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.10 (395 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $8 (2,784 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.01 (723 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.41 (506 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Loja (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $463 (166,119 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $351 (126,002 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $33 (11,967 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $375 (134,449 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $289 (103,887 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $27 (9,849 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $105 (37,573 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $657 (235,980 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $252 (90,338 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (2,274 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.33 (1,196 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Loja (Ecuador) is 25% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $31 (11,129 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (14,240 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (27,164 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $45 (16,155 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Loja (Ecuador) is 60% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $45,500 (16,334,500 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (247 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (9,186 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (3,262 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Loja (Ecuador) is 50% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $2.00 (718 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $23 (8,377 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $2.00 (718 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.00 (1,077 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (1,885 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (1,077 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.50 (898 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (2,992 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Loja (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $13 (4,562 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (4,416 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 (3,590 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $16 (5,744 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.53 (1,628 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.59 (571 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (718 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (12,206 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.20 (1,867 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 446% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Loja (Ecuador) is 6% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,564,863 ₦
($4,359)
in Loja
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,470,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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