- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
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- Kaduna
- Al `Amarah
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Cost of living in Kaduna, Nigeria compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 11% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 886 ₦ (2,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 998 ₦ (3,300 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 746 ₦ (2,468 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 800 ₦ (2,646 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | 413 ₦ (1,367 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 275 ₦ (909 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,300 ₦ (4,299 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 975 ₦ (3,225 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 325 ₦ (1,075 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 425 ₦ (1,406 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ₦ (1,984 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 347 ₦ (1,149 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 341 ₦ (1,127 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kaduna (Nigeria) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 175,000 ₦ (578,771 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,000 ₦ (496,089 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 80,000 ₦ (264,581 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 ₦ (115,754 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 900 ₦ (2,977 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kaduna (Nigeria) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 ₦ (8,268 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,000 ₦ (49,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ₦ (33,073 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,000 ₦ (42,994 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kaduna (Nigeria) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 159 ₦ (525 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 ₦ (16,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kaduna (Nigeria) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 410 ₦ (1,356 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 ₦ (1,488 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 ₦ (16,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 ₦ (16,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 ₦ (1,447 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 ₦ (3,969 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 ₦ (1,984 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 200 ₦ (661 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 ₦ (3,307 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kaduna (Nigeria) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 ₦ (6,615 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₦ (3,307 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 ₦ (9,922 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (81 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 ₦ (13,229 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 11% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,630,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,456,700 Dinar
(440,455 ₦)
in Kaduna.
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