- Cost of Living
- China
- Nigeria
- Shanghai
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 3% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (1,534 ₦) | 1,974 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (1,859 ₦) | 1,987 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (716 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (944 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (754 ₦) | 742 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (414 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (3,656 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (694 ₦) | 1,059 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (665 ₦) | 834 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (249 ₦) | 312 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (5,114 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (467 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (852 ₦) | 337 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 15% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (754,264 ₦) | 580,715 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (340,291 ₦) | 332,451 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (21,389 ₦) | 29,185 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (357,939 ₦) | 268,836 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (156,392 ₦) | 125,678 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (10,694 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (6,477 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,265 (166,956 ₦) | 119,793 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元964 (49,271 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (2,875 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元30 (1,532 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 72% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (35,725 ₦) | 7,644 ₦ | + 367% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (16,614 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (40,853 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (39,773 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 138% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (8,984,689 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (395 ₦) | 117 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (10,227 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (2,719 ₦) | 2,678 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 227% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (1,724 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (2,049 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元737 (37,702 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 654% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (1,764 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (1,789 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (1,975 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 287% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (654 ₦) | 326 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元19 (986 ₦) | 530 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元85 (4,339 ₦) | 670 ₦ | + 547% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 40% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元255 (13,053 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (8,182 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元913 (46,686 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 1424% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (10,227 ₦) | 18,327 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元79 (4,025 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (1,534 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (849 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 129% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,141 (58,355 ₦) | 56,731 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (10 ₦) | 23 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (13,330 ₦) | 14,734 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (767 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,271 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 39% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,607,773 ₦
(元50,996)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,870,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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