- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Nigeria
- Liverpool
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liverpool, United Kingdom vs Akure, Nigeria
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Food | - 81% | |||
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Food in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 81% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (4,307 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.63 (2,660 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.92 (1,380 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (343 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.11 (997 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.46 (691 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.65 (1,254 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.62 (764 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.63 (296 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.33 (626 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (3,730 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 24% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.61 (760 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.77 (365 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 64% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,314 (620,240 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £638 (301,409 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £142 (67,247 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £684 (322,778 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £465 (219,645 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £79 (37,250 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (9,250 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 85% | |
40” flat screen TV | £329 (155,147 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (46,784 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 134% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.76 (2,718 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (4,842 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 384% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (24,984 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 150% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £29 (13,769 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (31,829 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 537% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £55 (26,132 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 43% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,956 (8,005,912 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (587 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £64 (30,041 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (5,956 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 40% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.10 (1,938 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (3,872 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 23% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £33 (15,687 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.14 (1,480 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.39 (656 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.62 (1,238 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.65 (779 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (724 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (4,722 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 372% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £21 (9,687 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £21 (10,072 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £75 (35,532 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £43 (20,345 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 307% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (3,858 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.68 (1,264 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.54 (1,670 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £383 (180,602 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (82 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (11,777 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 136% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (4,980 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 896% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 51% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,840,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 898,550 ₦
(£1,903)
in Liverpool.
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