- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Nigeria
- Vila Nova de Gaia
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 3% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (2,652 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.36 (2,367 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (1,436 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (289 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | €0.90 (398 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (619 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.10 (1,370 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (575 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (707 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (309 ₦) | 343 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €2.50 (1,105 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | - 39% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.57 (694 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (420 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 2% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 29% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (287,270 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €350 (154,684 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (26,517 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €350 (154,684 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €225 (99,440 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €30 (13,259 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 36% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (11,049 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 22% | |
40” flat screen TV | €325 (143,516 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (35,135 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 922 ₦ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (3,047 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 6% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 56% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (30,937 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 313% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (13,259 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (37,113 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 113% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (26,517 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 85% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,131 (10,664,890 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 142% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (739 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 410% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (15,468 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 152% | |||
Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 152% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (3,031 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 183% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (884 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 62% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (23,892 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 253% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.89 (1,718 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (1,863 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 173% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.04 (1,784 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (765 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (1,011 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 256% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (8,307 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 665% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 28% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (7,624 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €10 (4,420 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (17,773 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 344% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (15,468 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.00 (2,208 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.80 (354 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.80 (796 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 63% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 (220,977 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (102 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 136% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (17,678 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 19% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (1,856 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 443% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 18% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,812,311 ₦
(€4,101)
in Vila Nova de Gaia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,530,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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