- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Nigeria
- Gombe
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gombe, Nigeria compared to Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gombe (Nigeria) is 78% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 800 ₦ | 40,000 ₦ | - 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 900 ₦ | 20,000 ₦ | - 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,300 ₦ | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 ₦ | 2,000 ₦ | ||
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 ₦ | 2,000 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 ₦ | 1,500 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 ₦ | 1,000 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₦ | 2,000 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 ₦ | 5,000 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 ₦ | 3,000 ₦ | ||
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 ₦ | 1,000 ₦ | ||
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 ₦ | 1,000 ₦ | ||
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Gombe (Nigeria) is 3% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 100,000 ₦ | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 150,000 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 ₦ | 50,000 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ₦ | 5,000 ₦ | ||
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 ₦ | 150,000 ₦ | ||
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 20,000 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 ₦ | 5,000 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Gombe (Nigeria) is 59% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000 ₦ | 10,000 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,000 ₦ | 15,000 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ₦ | 5,000 ₦ | ||
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 25,000 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Gombe (Nigeria) is in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 ₦ | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Gombe (Nigeria) is 21% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ₦ | 3,750 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 ₦ | 2,000 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 ₦ | 1,000 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Gombe (Nigeria) is 5% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 ₦ | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 ₦ | 5,000 ₦ | ||
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 2,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₦ | 200 ₦ | ||
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000 ₦ | 5,000 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gombe (Nigeria) is 54% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
310,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 141,603 ₦
in Gombe.
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