- 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 (3,098 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (2,294 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.59 (937 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (544 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.71 (978 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (999 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.70 (1,338 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (1,018 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (946 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.92 (694 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (4,976 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.23 (445 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (627 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 30% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,253 (452,741 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $847 (305,939 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 (93,606 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $928 (335,407 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (240,557 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (63,575 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (15,656 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (153,339 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (61,391 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,441 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (3,512 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 35% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (14,638 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (18,320 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (28,591 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 472% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (27,813 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 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 (10,386,685 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (320 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (29,809 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (2,118 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (6,064 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $62 (22,243 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (2,052 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (1,064 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.54 (1,280 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (805 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.21 (797 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (4,156 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 19% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (14,940 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (5,341 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (24,459 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (26,833 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 437% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (2,346 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 (1,409 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.01 (1,089 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $650 (234,858 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (55 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (11,382 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,541 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 408% | |
| 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 85 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 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
1,430,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 780,916 ₦
($2,161)
in Ponce.
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