- Cost of Living
- China
- Nigeria
- Shanghai
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 18% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (1,632 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 (2,031 ₦) | 2,019 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (762 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (994 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (803 ₦) | 693 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (441 ₦) | 1,022 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (3,890 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (739 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (707 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (264 ₦) | 312 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (5,441 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (455 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (907 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 23% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (802,520 ₦) | 624,401 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (362,062 ₦) | 308,230 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (22,757 ₦) | 27,113 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (380,839 ₦) | 233,248 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (166,398 ₦) | 128,258 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (11,379 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (6,892 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,340 (181,707 ₦) | 113,727 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元796 (43,300 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元60 (3,280 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元30 (1,630 ₦) | 546 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 78% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (38,011 ₦) | 8,677 ₦ | + 338% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (17,677 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (43,467 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (42,318 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 152% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (9,559,507 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (420 ₦) | 128 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (10,882 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (2,895 ₦) | 2,458 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 212% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 212% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (1,835 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (2,180 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元737 (40,114 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 702% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (1,877 ₦) | 2,653 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (1,903 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元43 (2,347 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 360% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (696 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元21 (1,155 ₦) | 530 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元85 (4,616 ₦) | 841 ₦ | + 449% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 37% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元260 (14,153 ₦) | 5,434 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (8,705 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元913 (49,673 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 1522% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (10,882 ₦) | 15,529 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元79 (4,282 ₦) | 1,963 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (1,632 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (904 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 143% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元3,885 (211,367 ₦) | 210,000 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (11 ₦) | 23 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (14,183 ₦) | 15,812 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (816 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,240 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least 2,859,679 ₦
(元52,560)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,910,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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