Cost of living in Benin City (Nigeria) is 42% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
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| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 52% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 1,500 ₦ (C$4.93) | C$17 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,200 ₦ (C$3.94) | C$12 | 67% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 720 ₦ (C$2.37) | C$7 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 124 ₦ (C$0.41) | C$2.43 | 83% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 1,040 ₦ (C$3.42) | C$3.97 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 300 ₦ (C$0.99) | C$2.82 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 200 ₦ (C$0.66) | C$13 | 95% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 300 ₦ (C$0.99) | C$3.21 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,500 ₦ (C$4.93) | C$1.89 | 161% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 303 ₦ (C$1.00) | C$3.29 | 70% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 2,200 ₦ (C$7) | C$19 | 63% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 369 ₦ (C$1.21) | C$2.64 | 54% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 600 ₦ (C$1.97) | C$2.63 | 25% |
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 28% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 700,000 ₦ (C$2,300) | C$2,191 | 5% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 500,000 ₦ (C$1,643) | C$1,799 | 9% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 8,086 ₦ (C$27) | C$209 | 87% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 389,782 ₦ (C$1,280) | C$1,579 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 233,869 ₦ (C$768) | C$1,147 | 33% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 5,882 ₦ (C$19) | C$78 | 75% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 4,807 ₦ (C$16) | C$64 | 76% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 124,087 ₦ (C$408) | C$464 | 12% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 28,387 ₦ (C$93) | C$152 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 747 ₦ (C$2.45) | C$13 | 81% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | C$26 | - |
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 82% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 5,237 ₦ (C$17) | C$76 | 77% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 3,441 ₦ (C$11) | C$83 | 86% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 5,677 ₦ (C$19) | C$122 | 85% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 16,645 ₦ (C$55) | C$129 | 57% |
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 25% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 1,338,690 ₦ (C$4,398) | C$21,915 | 80% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 166 ₦ (C$0.55) | C$1.24 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 20,000 ₦ (C$66) | C$67 | 1% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | C$23 | - |
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 64% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,015 ₦ (C$7) | C$11 | 39% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 2,456 ₦ (C$8) | C$21 | 61% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 2,000 ₦ (C$7) | C$103 | 94% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 1,959 ₦ (C$6) | C$8 | 23% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 801 ₦ (C$2.63) | C$5.11 | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 1,178 ₦ (C$3.87) | C$7 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 570 ₦ (C$1.87) | C$5.33 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 486 ₦ (C$1.60) | C$2.48 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 500 ₦ (C$1.64) | C$25 | 93% |
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 55% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Benin City (Nigeria) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 3,000 ₦ (C$10) | C$52 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 3,233 ₦ (C$11) | C$26 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 23,721 ₦ (C$78) | C$124 | 37% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 16,000 ₦ (C$53) | C$87 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 5,000 ₦ (C$16) | C$10 | 70% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 3,000 ₦ (C$10) | C$5.39 | 83% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 396 ₦ (C$1.30) | C$7 | 81% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 140,000 ₦ (C$460) | C$610 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 22 ₦ (C$0.07) | C$0.40 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 8,882 ₦ (C$29) | C$54 | 46% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 326 ₦ (C$1.07) | C$12 | 91% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$3,945 (1,200,830 ₦) in Benin City.