- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- United States
- Zaria
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zaria, Nigeria compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Zaria (Nigeria) is 24% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $12 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 ₦ ($1.39) | $8 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 ₦ ($1.39) | $5.26 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 ₦ ($1.39) | $0.99 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | - | $3.59 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $5.70 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.01 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.45 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.88 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $2.76 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.61 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Zaria (Nigeria) is in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $2,100 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,683 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $295 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $168 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $76 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $377 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $103 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $16 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Zaria (Nigeria) is in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $42 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $34 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $72 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $80 | - | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Zaria (Nigeria) is 28% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.77 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 ₦ ($28) | $60 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Zaria (Nigeria) is in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.18 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.59 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.63 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.39 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $17 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Zaria (Nigeria) is in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $49 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $63 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $66 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zaria (Nigeria) is 27% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,100
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,474
(1,606,160 ₦)
in Zaria.
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