- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Iraq
- Benin City
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 41% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (4,955 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (3,964 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (2,378 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (411 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ (3,434 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (991 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 98% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (661 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (991 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (4,955 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 891% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (1,001 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (7,267 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 ₦ (991 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (1,982 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 296% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 235,062 ₦ (776,411 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 500,000 ₦ (1,651,503 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (26,708 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,782 ₦ (1,287,453 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 233,869 ₦ (772,471 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (19,427 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (15,876 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 124,087 ₦ (409,860 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (93,762 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (2,468 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
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 ₦ (17,296 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (11,365 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (18,752 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (54,979 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 120% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 9% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (4,421,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 127 ₦ (421 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (66,060 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (6,656 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 122% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (8,112 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (6,606 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (6,471 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (2,647 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (3,890 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (1,882 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (1,604 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (1,652 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 6% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (9,909 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (10,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (78,351 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (52,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (16,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (9,909 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (1,309 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 140,000 ₦ (462,421 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (72 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (29,336 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (1,076 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin City (Nigeria) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 806,926 Dinar
(244,300 ₦)
in Benin City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
751,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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