Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs Kelowna, Canada (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 60% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ [BM] | 6,050 ₦ [BM] | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ [BM] | 4,245 ₦ [BM] | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ [BM] | 2,375 ₦ [BM] | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ [BM] | 882 ₦ [BM] | - 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ [BM] | 1,440 ₦ [BM] | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ [BM] | 1,023 ₦ [BM] | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ [BM] | 4,646 ₦ [BM] | - 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ [BM] | 1,164 ₦ [BM] | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ [BM] | 685 ₦ [BM] | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ [BM] | 1,193 ₦ [BM] | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ [BM] | 7,059 ₦ [BM] | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 369 ₦ [BM] | 957 ₦ [BM] | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ [BM] | 953 ₦ [BM] | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 37% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 ₦ [BM] | 710,665 ₦ [BM] | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 ₦ [BM] | 624,364 ₦ [BM] | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ [BM] | 75,600 ₦ [BM] | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 389,782 ₦ [BM] | 572,220 ₦ [BM] | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 233,869 ₦ [BM] | 415,630 ₦ [BM] | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ [BM] | 28,374 ₦ [BM] | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ [BM] | 23,371 ₦ [BM] | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,087 ₦ [BM] | 168,199 ₦ [BM] | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ [BM] | 55,048 ₦ [BM] | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ [BM] | 4,588 ₦ [BM] | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 9,202 ₦ [BM] | - | |
| Clothes | - 85% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 85% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ [BM] | 25,961 ₦ [BM] | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ [BM] | 29,961 ₦ [BM] | - 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ [BM] | 44,260 ₦ [BM] | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ [BM] | 46,584 ₦ [BM] | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 36% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ [BM] | 7,942,841 ₦ [BM] | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 ₦ [BM] | 448 ₦ [BM] | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ [BM] | 24,115 ₦ [BM] | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 8,311 ₦ [BM] | - | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 70% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ [BM] | 3,936 ₦ [BM] | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ [BM] | 7,594 ₦ [BM] | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ [BM] | 37,176 ₦ [BM] | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,959 ₦ [BM] | 3,012 ₦ [BM] | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ [BM] | 1,851 ₦ [BM] | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ [BM] | 2,507 ₦ [BM] | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ [BM] | 1,933 ₦ [BM] | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ [BM] | 899 ₦ [BM] | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ [BM] | 9,079 ₦ [BM] | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 62% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ [BM] | 18,898 ₦ [BM] | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ [BM] | 9,581 ₦ [BM] | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ [BM] | 45,118 ₦ [BM] | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ [BM] | 31,646 ₦ [BM] | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ [BM] | 3,425 ₦ [BM] | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ [BM] | 1,954 ₦ [BM] | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ [BM] | 2,518 ₦ [BM] | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,000 ₦ [BM] | 221,022 ₦ [BM] | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ [BM] | 145 ₦ [BM] | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ [BM] | 19,562 ₦ [BM] | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ [BM] | 4,183 ₦ [BM] | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 121 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$2,982 (905,722 ₦) in Benin City.
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