- Cost of Living
- China
- Nigeria
- Shanghai
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 19% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (1,711 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (2,059 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (799 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (1,031 ₦) | 710 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (841 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (462 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (4,079 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (775 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (742 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (277 ₦) | 343 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (5,704 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (519 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (951 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 34% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (841,411 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (379,607 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (23,860 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (399,295 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (174,462 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (11,930 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (7,226 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,613 (149,050 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元740 (42,197 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (3,201 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (1,682 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 113% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (39,853 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 432% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (18,534 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (45,573 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (44,368 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 46% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (10,022,770 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (440 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (11,409 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (3,048 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 238% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元27 (1,549 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (2,015 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元875 (49,934 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 638% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元35 (2,008 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (2,002 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (2,239 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (583 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元20 (1,115 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元79 (4,534 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 21% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元174 (9,941 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (9,127 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元899 (51,285 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 1182% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (11,409 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元80 (4,579 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (1,711 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (948 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,265 (186,252 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (11 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (14,870 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (856 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,223 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 42% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,128,950 ₦
(元37,321)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,500,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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