- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
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- Jos
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jos, Nigeria compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jos (Nigeria) is 29% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (€3.38) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 ₦ (€3.38) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €2.90 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €0.95 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 ₦ (€0.90) | €1.43 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 ₦ (€0.90) | €1.80 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,500 ₦ (€3.38) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 950 ₦ (€2.14) | €1.45 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 ₦ (€1.80) | €0.89 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 ₦ (€0.56) | €0.64 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,900 ₦ (€4.28) | €3.00 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.60 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 ₦ (€0.45) | €0.87 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Jos (Nigeria) is 33% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 95,000 ₦ (€214) | €700 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 75,000 ₦ (€169) | €475 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 ₦ (€27) | €84 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €450 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €310 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €102 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 ₦ (€18) | €37 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €326 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €90 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,500 ₦ (€3.38) | €5.61 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Jos (Nigeria) is in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €92 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €26 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €84 | - | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Jos (Nigeria) is 78% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 ₦ (€4,509) | €17,500 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 80 ₦ (€0.18) | €1.19 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₦ (€3.38) | €32 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Jos (Nigeria) is 8% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 450 ₦ (€1.01) | €5.41 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €39 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.07 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.52 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.77 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.75 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.71 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €12 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Jos (Nigeria) is in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €92 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €30 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.58 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.57 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €41 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.00 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 214 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jos (Nigeria) is 44% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,100
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,168
(517,946 ₦)
in Jos.
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