- 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
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (4,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (3,958 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (2,375 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (410 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 ₦ (4,947 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (989 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (660 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (989 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (4,947 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 889% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (999 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (7,256 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 ₦ (989 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (1,979 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 296% | |
| 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 ₦ (775,246 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 500,000 ₦ (1,649,025 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (26,668 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,782 ₦ (1,285,521 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 233,869 ₦ (771,312 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (19,398 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (15,852 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,087 ₦ (409,245 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (93,621 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (2,465 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 ₦ (17,270 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (11,348 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (18,724 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (54,897 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 ₦ (4,415,067 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 127 ₦ (420 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (65,961 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (6,646 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (8,100 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (6,596 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (6,461 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (2,643 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (3,884 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (1,879 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (1,601 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (1,649 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 ₦ (9,894 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (10,664 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (78,233 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (52,769 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (16,490 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (9,894 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (1,307 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 140,000 ₦ (461,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (72 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (29,292 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (1,074 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin City (Nigeria) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 734,470 Dinar
(222,698 ₦)
in Benin City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
676,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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