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Cost of living in Kano, Nigeria compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Kano (Nigeria) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 417 ₦ (E£ 20) | E£ 60 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,150 ₦ (E£ 57) | E£ 42 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 417 ₦ (E£ 20) | E£ 28 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 417 ₦ (E£ 20) | E£ 11 | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | 383 ₦ (E£ 19) | E£ 13 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 190 ₦ (E£ 9) | E£ 5.42 | + 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (E£ 10) | E£ 13 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 838 ₦ (E£ 41) | E£ 18 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 313 ₦ (E£ 15) | E£ 6 | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | E£ 25 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 258 ₦ (E£ 13) | E£ 8 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 ₦ (E£ 11) | E£ 3.73 | + 197% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Kano (Nigeria) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 112,500 ₦ (E£ 5,534) | E£ 4,000 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,000 ₦ (E£ 1,574) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,333 ₦ (E£ 459) | E£ 350 | + 31% | |
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 | - | E£ 1,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 1,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,750 ₦ (E£ 381) | E£ 168 | + 126% | |
40” flat screen TV | 50,000 ₦ (E£ 2,460) | E£ 3,000 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,500 ₦ (E£ 615) | E£ 1,200 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 ₦ (E£ 12) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 38 | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Kano (Nigeria) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,500 ₦ (E£ 271) | E£ 400 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | E£ 533 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₦ (E£ 1,476) | E£ 857 | + 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,000 ₦ (E£ 1,131) | E£ 800 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Kano (Nigeria) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 ₦ (E£ 73,790) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 119 ₦ (E£ 5.84) | E£ 3.67 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000 ₦ (E£ 443) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Kano (Nigeria) is 4% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 ₦ (E£ 7) | E£ 27 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,600 ₦ (E£ 128) | E£ 50 | + 156% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 ₦ (E£ 246) | E£ 100 | + 146% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 ₦ (E£ 10) | E£ 50 | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 34 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 120 ₦ (E£ 5.90) | E£ 30 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 ₦ (E£ 12) | E£ 13 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 ₦ (E£ 39) | E£ 50 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Kano (Nigeria) is 9% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 160 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 60 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₦ (E£ 123) | E£ 350 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 ₦ (E£ 25) | E£ 25 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 15 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 ₦ (E£ 12) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 ₦ (E£ 0.64) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 ₦ (E£ 246) | E£ 300 | - 18% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₦ (E£ 15) | E£ 40 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kano (Nigeria) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 12,600
(256,129 ₦)
in Kano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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