- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Saudi Arabia
- Kano
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kano, Nigeria compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kano (Nigeria) is 52% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 417 ₦ (﷼ 4.36) | ﷼ 48 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,150 ₦ (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 30 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 417 ₦ (﷼ 4.36) | ﷼ 8 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 417 ₦ (﷼ 4.36) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 383 ₦ (﷼ 4.01) | ﷼ 7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 190 ₦ (﷼ 1.99) | ﷼ 10 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (﷼ 2.09) | ﷼ 20 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 838 ₦ (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 313 ₦ (﷼ 3.28) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 258 ₦ (﷼ 2.70) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 ₦ (﷼ 2.36) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 136% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kano (Nigeria) is 38% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 112,500 ₦ (﷼ 1,178) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,000 ₦ (﷼ 335) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,333 ₦ (﷼ 98) | ﷼ 300 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 3,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,750 ₦ (﷼ 81) | ﷼ 100 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000 ₦ (﷼ 524) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,500 ₦ (﷼ 131) | ﷼ 300 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 ₦ (﷼ 2.62) | ﷼ 80 | - 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kano (Nigeria) is 9% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,500 ₦ (﷼ 58) | ﷼ 150 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₦ (﷼ 314) | ﷼ 400 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,000 ₦ (﷼ 241) | ﷼ 150 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 85% | |||
| Transportation in Kano (Nigeria) is 85% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 ₦ (﷼ 15,712) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 119 ₦ (﷼ 1.24) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000 ₦ (﷼ 94) | ﷼ 900 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ﷼ 22 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kano (Nigeria) is 32% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 ₦ (﷼ 1.57) | ﷼ 10 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,600 ₦ (﷼ 27) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 ₦ (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 100 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 ₦ (﷼ 2.09) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ﷼ 19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ 20 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 120 ₦ (﷼ 1.26) | ﷼ 8 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250 ₦ (﷼ 2.62) | ﷼ 7 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 ₦ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 10 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kano (Nigeria) is 36% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₦ (﷼ 26) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 ₦ (﷼ 5.24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 14 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 ₦ (﷼ 2.62) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 ₦ (﷼ 0.14) | ﷼ 0.40 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 ₦ (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 150 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₦ (﷼ 3.14) | ﷼ 100 | - 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kano (Nigeria) is 62% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 14,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 5,321
(508,003 ₦)
in Kano.
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