- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Tyler, Texas
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tyler, Texas, United States compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (3,290 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,604 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (1,342 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (328 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.85 (1,022 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.86 (1,384 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (3,011 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.17 (1,139 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (520 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.60 (935 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (6,702 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (665 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (752 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,258 (451,532 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $933 (334,817 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $491 (176,380 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,060 (380,382 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $638 (229,134 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $293 (105,057 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 408% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (14,958 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $383 (137,377 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $81 (29,199 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,640 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (3,590 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $53 (18,864 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (14,517 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (29,071 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (26,925 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,123 (6,506,193 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (201 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (10,172 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 215% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,439 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (47,979 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 609% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,334 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (1,517 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (1,927 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (808 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.75 (988 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (5,554 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 412% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (16,595 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (8,975 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $97 (34,644 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 766% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (30,063 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,064 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (2,693 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,358 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 382% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (153,218 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (150 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (21,957 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,375 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 595% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
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 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,713,384 ₦
($7,558)
in Tyler, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,750,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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