- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Nigeria
- Usulutan
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Usulutan, El Salvador compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 2% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 1,786 ₦ | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.04 (1,808 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.20 (431 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 (467 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.25 (808 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $0.75 (269 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,542 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (718 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 (1,065 ₦) | 770 ₦ | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (1,250 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 264% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (3,545 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 96% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.25 (449 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (539 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 26% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 37% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,500 (538,500 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 338,039 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (143,600 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 384% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 229,092 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 114,731 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 20,667 ₦ | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (26,925 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 198% | |
40” flat screen TV | $625 (224,375 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 100% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (53,850 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $1.00 (359 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (4,684 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 44% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 82% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $75 (26,925 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 259% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (20,643 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (25,130 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $40 (14,360 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 36% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 41% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,500 (8,795,500 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (355 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 145% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,239 ₦ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 27% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,872 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 168% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,766 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $15 (5,385 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 161% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.35 (485 ₦) | 683 ₦ | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.13 (763 ₦) | 981 ₦ | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (754 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 (404 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.00 (1,436 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 32% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 20% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (13,762 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $6 (2,289 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,000 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (22,767 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (3,949 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.88 (673 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 (690 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 41% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (36 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (8,975 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 40% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.23 (802 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 135% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 28% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,989,083 ₦
($5,541)
in Usulutan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,550,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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