- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
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- Benin City
- Alexandroupoli
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria compared to Alexandroupoli, Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 42% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (€3.42) | €9 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (€2.73) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (€1.64) | €5.46 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (€0.28) | €1.14 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 ₦ (€3.42) | €5.97 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (€0.68) | €1.61 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (€0.46) | €5.87 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (€0.68) | €3.58 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (€3.42) | €1.67 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (€0.69) | €0.95 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (€5.01) | €6 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 ₦ (€0.68) | €2.69 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (€1.37) | €0.89 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 28% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 235,062 ₦ (€536) | €386 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 500,000 ₦ (€1,140) | €282 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (€18) | €127 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,782 ₦ (€888) | €276 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 233,869 ₦ (€533) | €225 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (€13) | €117 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (€11) | €27 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,087 ₦ (€283) | €500 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (€65) | €60 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (€1.70) | €9 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €8 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 74% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (€12) | €98 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (€8) | €21 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (€13) | €82 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (€38) | €67 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 40% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (€3,051) | €25,472 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 127 ₦ (€0.29) | €1.58 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (€46) | €40 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 48% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (€4.59) | €4.66 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (€5.60) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (€4.56) | €24 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (€4.47) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (€1.83) | €3.00 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (€2.68) | €4.29 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (€1.30) | €2.74 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (€1.11) | €3.84 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (€1.14) | €10 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 56% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (€7) | €16 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (€54) | €23 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (€36) | €35 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (€11) | €9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (€7) | €3.37 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (€0.90) | €3.74 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 140,000 ₦ (€319) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (€0.05) | €1.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (€20) | €33 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (€0.74) | €4.00 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in Benin City (Nigeria) is 35% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,100
in Alexandroupoli
you would need to make just about €720
(315,807 ₦)
in Benin City.
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