- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Iraq
- Benin City
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
WARNING!
Benin City has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Benin City.
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 45% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (4,797 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (3,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (2,303 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 150 ₦ (480 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 ₦ (4,797 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (959 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (640 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (959 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (4,797 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 859% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (7,036 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 ₦ (959 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (1,919 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 235,062 ₦ (751,760 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 500,000 ₦ (1,599,068 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (25,860 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,782 ₦ (1,246,576 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 233,869 ₦ (747,945 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (18,811 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (15,372 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,087 ₦ (396,847 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (90,785 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (2,390 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (16,747 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (11,004 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (18,157 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (53,234 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 10% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (4,281,313 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 116 ₦ (372 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (63,963 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 0% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,898 ₦ (6,069 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (7,854 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (6,396 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (6,266 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 735 ₦ (2,351 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 832 ₦ (2,662 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 465 ₦ (1,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 311 ₦ (993 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (1,599 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 13% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (9,594 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,314 ₦ (10,598 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (75,863 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (51,170 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (15,991 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (9,594 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 512 ₦ (1,637 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 120,000 ₦ (383,776 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (70 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (28,405 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₦ (959 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 02, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin City (Nigeria) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 810,032 Dinar
(253,283 ₦)
in Benin City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
765,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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