- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Nigeria
- Ponce
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico compared to Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 79% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (2,991 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (2,345 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.55 (927 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (543 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.81 (1,019 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.97 (1,078 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.70 (1,344 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.84 (1,031 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.25 (818 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.92 (698 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (4,999 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.27 (460 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.62 (589 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 31% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,272 (461,594 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $803 (291,535 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (90,641 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $928 (336,966 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (241,676 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (63,871 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (15,728 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (154,052 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (61,677 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,452 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (3,529 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 36% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (14,706 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (18,405 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (28,723 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 474% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (27,943 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 8% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,747 (10,434,980 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (321 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (29,948 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 17% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.86 (2,127 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (6,092 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $62 (22,346 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (2,061 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (1,068 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.54 (1,285 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (809 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.21 (801 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (4,176 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 18% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (15,009 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (5,366 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (24,573 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (26,958 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 439% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (2,356 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 (1,416 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.01 (1,094 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $650 (235,950 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (56 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (11,435 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,552 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 410% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 45% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,450,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 790,915 ₦
($2,179)
in Ponce.
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