- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Iraq
- Kaduna
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaduna, Nigeria compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
WARNING!
Kaduna has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Kaduna.
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 11% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 886 ₦ (2,832 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 998 ₦ (3,188 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 746 ₦ (2,384 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 800 ₦ (2,556 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 413 ₦ (1,321 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 275 ₦ (879 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,300 ₦ (4,154 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 975 ₦ (3,116 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 325 ₦ (1,039 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 425 ₦ (1,358 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ₦ (1,917 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 347 ₦ (1,110 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 341 ₦ (1,089 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 46% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Kaduna (Nigeria) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 175,000 ₦ (559,194 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,000 ₦ (479,309 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 ₦ (255,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 ₦ (111,839 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 900 ₦ (2,876 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 ₦ (7,988 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,000 ₦ (47,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ₦ (31,954 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,000 ₦ (41,540 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 | 145 ₦ (463 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 ₦ (15,977 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 ₦ (1,310 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 ₦ (1,438 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 ₦ (15,977 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 ₦ (15,977 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 ₦ (1,398 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 ₦ (3,834 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 ₦ (1,917 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 200 ₦ (639 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 ₦ (3,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kaduna (Nigeria) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 ₦ (6,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₦ (3,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 ₦ (9,586 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.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (78 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 ₦ (12,782 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 31, 2017.
Exchange rate:
3.195
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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
1,820,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,617,564 Dinar
(506,217 ₦)
in Kaduna.
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