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Cost of living in Saqqez, Iran vs Akure, Nigeria

Currency:
Food | - 88% | |||
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Food in Saqqez (Iran) is 88% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 150,000 (1,288 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (2,146 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 75,000 (644 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (215 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 80,000 (687 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 (258 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 125,000 (1,073 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 45,000 (386 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (215 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,000 (258 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,000 (172 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Saqqez (Iran) is 2% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,500,000 (72,979 ₦) | - | - | |
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 | ﷼ 2,500,000 (21,464 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 57% | |
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 | ﷼ 1,500,000 (12,879 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 600,000 (5,151 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 3% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,000,000 (171,715 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 (85,858 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 329% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,288 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (859 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Saqqez (Iran) is 65% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (21,464 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (21,464 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,500,000 (47,222 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 844% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,500,000 (21,464 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Saqqez (Iran) is 17% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 850,000,000 (7,297,908 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 15,000 (129 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 600,000 (5,151 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Saqqez (Iran) is 40% 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.) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,288 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,288 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 25,000 (215 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 120,000 (1,030 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 106% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (1,288 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 29% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Saqqez (Iran) is 10% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 350,000 (3,005 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 400,000 (3,434 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,000,000 (8,586 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (429 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 40,000,000 (343,431 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 200 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250,000 (2,146 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 57% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 150,000 (1,288 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 158% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Saqqez (Iran) is 56% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
210,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 92,925 ₦
(﷼ 10,823,079)
in Saqqez.
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