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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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Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (3,691 ₦) | 1,974 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (2,220 ₦) | 1,987 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.77 (1,650 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (343 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (1,027 ₦) | 742 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.39 (1,521 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,221 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.21 (1,111 ₦) | 1,059 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.18 (407 ₦) | 834 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (826 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (4,902 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.08 (720 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 (760 ₦) | 337 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,601 (553,991 ₦) | 580,715 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,202 (415,895 ₦) | 332,451 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (56,977 ₦) | 29,185 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,290 (446,212 ₦) | 268,836 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $858 (296,776 ₦) | 125,678 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (36,079 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (13,840 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $383 (132,633 ₦) | 119,793 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (34,600 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (2,807 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (5,969 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 622% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (15,916 ₦) | 7,644 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (13,840 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (26,642 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (35,177 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 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 (7,221,020 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (227 ₦) | 117 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (27,046 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 481% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,678 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 252% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 252% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,271 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (6,920 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (37,483 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 650% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.05 (1,749 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (963 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (1,536 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.36 (1,163 ₦) | 326 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (686 ₦) | 530 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (5,623 ₦) | 670 ₦ | + 739% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (13,494 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 360% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (7,810 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (36,330 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 1086% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (25,456 ₦) | 18,327 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,114 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.63 (1,254 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.54 (1,572 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 323% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 56,731 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 23 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (16,868 ₦) | 14,734 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,912 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 752% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,754,779 ₦
($7,962)
in Vancouver, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,580,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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