- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Nigeria
- Sherbrooke
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sherbrooke, Canada compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (3,521 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (2,454 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,897 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.96 (531 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.25 (880 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.17 (858 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (2,491 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.77 (1,022 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.30 (625 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.71 (1,006 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (3,930 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.59 (430 ₦) | 490 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.23 (605 ₦) | 412 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$814 (220,623 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$638 (173,022 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$100 (27,105 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$655 (177,478 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$500 (135,468 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$177 (47,936 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$41 (11,183 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$403 (109,100 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (33,961 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 (1,875 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$16 (4,408 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (16,690 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (15,245 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (33,878 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$72 (19,435 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 54% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,000 (7,046,711 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (336 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (18,249 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,801 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 111% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (2,683 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,579 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$100 (27,103 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (2,361 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.13 (1,119 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.51 (951 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.46 (666 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (668 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (5,746 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 434% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 147% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$42 (11,319 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$17 (4,609 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$140 (37,944 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 849% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 (23,376 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (2,033 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.25 (1,152 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (1,705 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 231% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.32 (358 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 1689% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$26 (7,114 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (2,710 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 623% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 416 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,178,315 ₦
(C$8,037)
in Sherbrooke
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,550,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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