- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Nigeria
- Southend-on-Sea
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom compared to Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 79% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (3,715 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.67 (2,216 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (2,347 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (337 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (1,468 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (1,273 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.49 (2,609 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (961 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (414 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (855 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (3,596 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (909 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.54 (254 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (509,031 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £721 (342,362 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (75,020 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £837 (397,423 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £600 (284,983 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (57,067 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £17 (8,075 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £366 (173,998 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £55 (26,005 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (2,747 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (4,535 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 354% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (23,861 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (14,029 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (26,122 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 422% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (28,163 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 43% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (11,399,401 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (588 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (24,303 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (5,279 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (1,259 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (3,990 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (30,550 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.65 (1,257 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (703 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (1,093 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (770 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.66 (790 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (5,639 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 464% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (10,787 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (10,016 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (47,497 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (24,540 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 391% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (2,973 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 (1,225 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.57 (1,696 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £375 (177,877 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (95 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (20,740 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (4,401 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 780% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 49% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,490,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 765,370 ₦
(£1,611)
in Southend-on-Sea.
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