- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Nigeria
- Sherbrooke
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sherbrooke, Canada compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 48% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (3,622 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (2,491 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (2,074 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.32 (647 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.30 (919 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.29 (917 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (2,784 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.98 (1,109 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.50 (697 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.08 (1,138 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (3,982 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.70 (474 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.43 (677 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$787 (219,516 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$614 (171,050 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$107 (29,691 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$655 (182,545 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$500 (139,313 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$88 (24,601 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$40 (11,039 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$416 (116,060 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$137 (38,261 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 (1,951 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$17 (4,646 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (19,514 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (15,681 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (34,846 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$95 (26,483 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 58% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,875 (7,213,077 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (346 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (18,770 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 56% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (2,927 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,766 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (2,788 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.22 (1,176 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.50 (1,254 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 (880 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.69 (751 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (5,575 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 414% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 50% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (12,266 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$17 (4,785 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$140 (39,027 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 876% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (28,341 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (2,091 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.25 (1,185 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (1,753 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 259% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.20 (56 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$26 (7,318 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (2,788 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 716% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 356 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,078,948 ₦
(C$7,458)
in Sherbrooke
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,650,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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