- Cost of Living
- China
- Nigeria
- Shanghai
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 16% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (1,668 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元34 (1,891 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (779 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 (1,054 ₦) | 712 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (820 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (450 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (3,976 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (755 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (723 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (270 ₦) | 350 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (5,561 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (433 ₦) | 490 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (927 ₦) | 412 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 32% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (820,232 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (370,053 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (23,260 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (389,244 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (170,071 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (11,630 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (7,044 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,591 (144,075 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元717 (39,894 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元55 (3,082 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元33 (1,851 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 108% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (38,850 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 419% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (18,067 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (44,426 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (43,252 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 43% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (9,770,496 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (429 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (11,122 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (2,969 ₦) | 2,801 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 207% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 207% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (1,363 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (1,964 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元875 (48,678 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 619% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元35 (1,958 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (1,952 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (2,182 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (568 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元20 (1,087 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元79 (4,420 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 24% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元165 (9,165 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (8,897 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,024 (56,922 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 1323% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (11,122 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元81 (4,521 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (1,668 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (924 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,349 (186,231 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (11 ₦) | 20 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (14,496 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (834 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,146 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 2,061,390 ₦
(元37,069)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,480,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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