- 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 | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 59% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (5,502 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (4,401 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (2,641 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 150 ₦ (550 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 ₦ (5,502 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (1,100 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (734 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (1,100 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (5,502 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 1000% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (8,069 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 ₦ (1,100 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (2,201 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 235,062 ₦ (862,137 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 500,000 ₦ (1,833,851 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (29,657 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,782 ₦ (1,429,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 233,869 ₦ (857,762 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (21,572 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (17,629 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,087 ₦ (455,114 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (104,115 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (2,741 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (19,206 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (12,620 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (20,823 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (61,050 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 144% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 12% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (4,909,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 87 ₦ (317 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (73,354 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,898 ₦ (6,960 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (9,008 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (7,335 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (7,186 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 735 ₦ (2,697 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 832 ₦ (3,052 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 465 ₦ (1,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 311 ₦ (1,139 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (1,834 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 8% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (11,003 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,882 ₦ (14,237 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (87,002 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (58,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (18,339 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (11,003 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 512 ₦ (1,877 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 120,000 ₦ (440,124 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (80 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (32,576 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₦ (1,100 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 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 40 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 908,064 Dinar
(247,584 ₦)
in Benin City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
815,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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