- Cost of Living
- China
- Nigeria
- Shenzhen
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenzhen, China compared to Abuja, Nigeria
WARNING!
Abuja has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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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49 (2,607 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (1,666 ₦) | 2,019 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (1,092 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (811 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元22 (1,201 ₦) | 693 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元13 (706 ₦) | 1,022 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元71 (3,832 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17 (936 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (488 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (344 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元155 (8,317 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (414 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (753 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 4% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,678 (573,721 ₦) | 624,401 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,485 (348,458 ₦) | 308,230 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元385 (20,662 ₦) | 27,113 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,344 (340,889 ₦) | 233,248 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,870 (207,949 ₦) | 128,258 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元301 (16,159 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元109 (5,853 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,864 (153,902 ₦) | 113,727 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元428 (22,999 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元57 (3,070 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (1,909 ₦) | 546 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 53% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元564 (30,297 ₦) | 8,677 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元318 (17,103 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元555 (29,812 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元589 (31,633 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 118% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元181,444 (9,749,040 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (341 ₦) | 128 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元157 (8,443 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (1,745 ₦) | 2,458 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 140% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (1,406 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (1,883 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元408 (21,900 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 338% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元27 (1,455 ₦) | 2,653 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (2,145 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元44 (2,348 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 360% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (675 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (696 ₦) | 530 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元81 (4,347 ₦) | 841 ₦ | + 417% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 85% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元247 (13,263 ₦) | 5,434 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元105 (5,637 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元439 (23,605 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 671% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元394 (21,164 ₦) | 15,529 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (3,278 ₦) | 1,963 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (1,752 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元41 (2,214 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 496% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元3,222 (173,137 ₦) | 210,000 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.56 (30 ₦) | 23 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元749 (40,233 ₦) | 15,812 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (996 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 414 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 44% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,552,930 ₦
(元47,514)
in Shenzhen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,770,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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