- 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 | $9 (3,078 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (2,280 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.59 (931 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (540 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.71 (972 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (992 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.70 (1,329 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (1,011 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (939 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.92 (690 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (4,944 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.23 (443 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (623 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 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 | $1,253 (449,834 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $847 (303,975 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 (93,005 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $928 (333,253 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (239,013 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (63,167 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (15,555 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (152,355 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (60,997 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,425 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (3,490 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 35% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (14,544 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (18,202 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (28,407 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 468% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (27,635 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 9% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,747 (10,319,994 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (318 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (29,618 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 18% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.86 (2,104 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (6,025 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $62 (22,100 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (2,038 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (1,057 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.54 (1,271 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (800 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.21 (792 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (4,130 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 21% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (14,844 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (5,307 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (24,302 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (26,661 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 433% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (2,330 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 (1,400 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.01 (1,082 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $650 (233,350 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (55 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (11,309 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,524 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 405% | |
| 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 116 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 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
1,250,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 682,018 ₦
($1,900)
in Ponce.
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