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- Vancouver, Washington
- Abuja
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Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington, United States compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (3,993 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (2,272 ₦) | 2,019 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.46 (1,575 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (358 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (1,047 ₦) | 693 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.39 (1,551 ₦) | 1,022 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,266 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.16 (1,114 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.18 (415 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.76 (973 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,396 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.14 (755 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 (776 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,522 (537,280 ₦) | 624,401 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,176 (414,955 ₦) | 308,230 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (58,130 ₦) | 27,113 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,267 (447,300 ₦) | 233,248 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $833 (293,875 ₦) | 128,258 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (36,809 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (14,120 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $383 (135,317 ₦) | 113,727 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (35,300 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (3,043 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (5,930 ₦) | 546 ₦ | + 986% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (16,238 ₦) | 8,677 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (15,003 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (27,181 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (35,888 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 237% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 237% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (7,367,110 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (232 ₦) | 128 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (27,593 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 493% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,458 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 235% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,942 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (7,060 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (38,242 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 665% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.05 (1,784 ₦) | 2,653 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (982 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (1,567 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.36 (1,187 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (699 ₦) | 530 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (5,736 ₦) | 841 ₦ | + 582% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (13,649 ₦) | 5,434 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (7,968 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (37,065 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 1110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (25,971 ₦) | 15,529 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,076 ₦) | 1,963 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.63 (1,280 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.54 (1,604 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 332% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 210,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 23 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (14,708 ₦) | 15,812 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,971 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 770% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 248 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 3,281,599 ₦
($9,296)
in Vancouver, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,830,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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