Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria vs Kerman, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Abuja (Nigeria) is 49% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,742 ₦ (﷼ 303,053) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 175% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,082 ₦ (﷼ 230,115) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,307 ₦ (﷼ 144,416) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 644 ₦ (﷼ 71,210) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 256% | |
12 eggs, large | 759 ₦ (﷼ 83,882) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 924 ₦ (﷼ 102,144) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 206% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,752 ₦ (﷼ 193,596) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,265 ₦ (﷼ 139,821) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 250% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 888 ₦ (﷼ 98,127) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 293% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 ₦ (﷼ 40,479) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 ₦ (﷼ 232,603) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 313 ₦ (﷼ 34,630) | ﷼ 68,506 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 396 ₦ (﷼ 43,751) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 119% | |
Housing | + 141% | |||
Housing in Abuja (Nigeria) is 141% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 491,864 ₦ (﷼ 54,356,781) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 579% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 373,862 ₦ (﷼ 41,316,167) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 872% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,542 ₦ (﷼ 2,380,656) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 411,278 ₦ (﷼ 45,451,077) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 809% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 245,676 ₦ (﷼ 27,150,100) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 676% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,251 ₦ (﷼ 2,348,509) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,160 ₦ (﷼ 680,785) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 131,302 ₦ (﷼ 14,510,422) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,249 ₦ (﷼ 3,563,895) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 974 ₦ (﷼ 107,591) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 115% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,247 ₦ (﷼ 137,824) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 38% | |
Clothes | + 93% | |||
Clothes in Abuja (Nigeria) is 93% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,994 ₦ (﷼ 772,960) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,225 ₦ (﷼ 1,461,474) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 192% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,911 ₦ (﷼ 2,421,446) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 142% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,082 ₦ (﷼ 2,992,903) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | - 0% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Abuja (Nigeria) is 40% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,405,370 ₦ (﷼ 486,845,417) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 ₦ (﷼ 16,889) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,386 ₦ (﷼ 1,368,832) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 584% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,923 ₦ (﷼ 323,025) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Abuja (Nigeria) is about the same as in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 ₦ (﷼ 138,759) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,268 ₦ (﷼ 250,674) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 151% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,087 ₦ (﷼ 672,716) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 169% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,625 ₦ (﷼ 179,526) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 ₦ (﷼ 84,944) | ﷼ 125,000 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,212 ₦ (﷼ 133,908) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 ₦ (﷼ 49,840) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 439 ₦ (﷼ 48,533) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,298 ₦ (﷼ 143,445) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 43% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Abuja (Nigeria) is 20% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,860 ₦ (﷼ 758,124) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,633 ₦ (﷼ 401,492) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,645 ₦ (﷼ 734,344) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,267 ₦ (﷼ 1,908,152) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,750 ₦ (﷼ 303,945) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,232 ₦ (﷼ 136,115) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 168% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 537 ₦ (﷼ 59,336) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 192,262 ₦ (﷼ 21,247,222) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (﷼ 2,634) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,906 ₦ (﷼ 2,089,303) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 ₦ (﷼ 38,362) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 39,393,764 (356,467 ₦) in Abuja to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 24,500,000 in Kerman.
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