- Cost of Living
- China
- Nigeria
- Shenzhen
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenzhen, China compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 32% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元63 (3,571 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元34 (1,957 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (1,100 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (786 ₦) | 710 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元22 (1,235 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (656 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元69 (3,952 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (932 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (480 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.28 (244 ₦) | 343 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元139 (7,922 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 338% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (469 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (780 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 14% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,563 (602,871 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,773 (386,581 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元393 (22,419 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,056 (345,630 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,611 (206,110 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元246 (14,013 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元107 (6,131 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,922 (166,790 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元416 (23,721 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元55 (3,150 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元51 (2,893 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 84% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元576 (32,901 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 339% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元309 (17,653 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元513 (29,271 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元608 (34,728 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 26% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元181,444 (10,356,195 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (372 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元146 (8,359 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元34 (1,917 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 141% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (1,493 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (2,001 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元389 (22,214 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (1,689 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (2,259 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元44 (2,495 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (703 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (735 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元80 (4,575 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 53% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元221 (12,594 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元90 (5,137 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元368 (20,989 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 425% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元397 (22,669 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元65 (3,690 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (1,934 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元42 (2,402 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 391% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,152 (179,893 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.60 (34 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元401 (22,891 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (1,080 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 540 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 34% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,973,128 ₦
(元34,570)
in Shenzhen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,470,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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