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Food in Owerri (Nigeria) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district |
4,500 ₦ [BM]
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) |
2,321 ₦ [BM]
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast |
600 ₦ [BM]
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk |
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718 ₦ [BM]
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12 eggs, large |
662 ₦ [BM]
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes |
500 ₦ [BM]
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482 ₦ [BM]
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples |
2,000 ₦ [BM]
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes |
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377 ₦ [BM]
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality |
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2 liters of coca-cola |
400 ₦ [BM]
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440 ₦ [BM]
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day |
500 ₦ [BM]
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404 ₦ [BM]
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Housing |
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Housing in Owerri (Nigeria) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area |
100,000 ₦ [BM]
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio |
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month) |
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11,689 ₦ [BM]
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40” flat screen tv |
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171,337 ₦ [BM]
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) |
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25,114 ₦ [BM]
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) |
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3,229 ₦ [BM]
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Hourly rate for cleaning help |
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Clothes |
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Clothes in Owerri (Nigeria) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) |
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17,982 ₦ [BM]
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) |
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) |
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33,579 ₦ [BM]
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes |
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89,550 ₦ [BM]
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Transportation |
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Transportation in Owerri (Nigeria) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new |
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14,682,082 ₦ [BM]
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas |
307 ₦ [BM]
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309 ₦ [BM]
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Monthly ticket public transport |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) |
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Personal Care |
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Personal Care in Owerri (Nigeria) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) |
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Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) |
15,000 ₦ [BM]
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8,392 ₦ [BM]
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) |
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4 rolls of toilet paper |
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Tube of toothpaste |
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801 ₦ [BM]
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city |
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2,860 ₦ [BM]
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Entertainment |
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Entertainment in Owerri (Nigeria) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub |
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2 tickets to the movies |
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2,728 ₦ [BM]
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) |
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert |
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15,070 ₦ [BM]
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) |
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb |
20,000 ₦ [BM]
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) |
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1 month of gym membership in business district |
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes |
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