- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Vancouver, Washington
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington, United States compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (4,288 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,423 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.33 (1,554 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (321 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.51 (903 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.85 (1,382 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,222 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (1,091 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.04 (375 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (887 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 158% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (5,624 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 211% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.99 (713 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.90 (682 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 60% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,538 (552,293 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,163 (417,431 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (47,643 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,303 (467,928 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $886 (318,116 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 177% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $204 (73,222 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 254% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (15,334 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 70% | |
40” flat screen TV | $392 (140,549 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (45,414 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (3,214 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 249% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (6,013 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 85% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (15,540 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 107% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (17,642 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (25,899 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (39,131 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 74% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,238 (7,624,550 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (263 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (26,486 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 116% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 264% | |||
Personal Care in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 264% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,782 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 160% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (11,668 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 405% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (44,875 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 563% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,393 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.70 (969 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.21 (1,512 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (1,173 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 202% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.92 (688 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 142% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (5,684 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 424% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (15,347 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (8,417 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 186% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $111 (39,939 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 898% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (27,124 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,111 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (1,525 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.13 (1,843 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 277% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (154,011 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (18,719 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 26% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,170 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 828% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,867,692 ₦
($7,988)
in Vancouver, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,690,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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