- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Nigeria
- Zaria
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zaria, Nigeria compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zaria (Nigeria) is 16% cheaper 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) | 500 ₦ | 1,707 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 ₦ | 1,193 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 ₦ | 712 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 600 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 871 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,280 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 821 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 350 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,977 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 490 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 412 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Zaria (Nigeria) is in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 536,123 ₦ | - | |
| 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 | - | 27,881 ₦ | - | |
| 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) | - | 9,047 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 112,350 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 26,412 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 922 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,256 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Zaria (Nigeria) is in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,493 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 11,367 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,388 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 22,453 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Zaria (Nigeria) is 8% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,400,620 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 145 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 ₦ | 12,253 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,801 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Zaria (Nigeria) is in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,267 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,579 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,766 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 2,065 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 656 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,105 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 344 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 291 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,076 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Zaria (Nigeria) is in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 6,234 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
| 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 | - | 14,329 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,220 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,167 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 515 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 375 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 292 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Zaria (Nigeria) is 11% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,680,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,492,219 ₦
in Zaria.
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