Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs Kharagpur, India
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 44% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (₨290) | ₨255 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (₨232) | ₨212 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (₨139) | ₨130 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (₨24) | ₨45 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ (₨201) | ₨60 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (₨58) | ₨30 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (₨39) | ₨348 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (₨58) | ₨100 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (₨290) | ₨17 | + 1617% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (₨59) | ₨77 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (₨425) | ₨628 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 ₦ (₨58) | ₨72 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (₨116) | ₨50 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 57% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 ₦ (₨135,208) | ₨25,413 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 ₦ (₨96,577) | ₨10,086 | + 858% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (₨1,562) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 389,782 ₦ (₨75,288) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 233,869 ₦ (₨45,173) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (₨1,136) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (₨928) | ₨1,200 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,087 ₦ (₨23,968) | ₨30,000 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (₨5,483) | ₨17,000 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (₨144) | ₨780 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 47% cheaper than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (₨1,011) | ₨3,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (₨665) | ₨1,300 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (₨1,097) | ₨2,500 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (₨3,215) | ₨1,300 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 111% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (₨258,575) | ₨360,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 ₦ (₨45) | ₨71 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (₨3,863) | ₨720 | + 437% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 27% cheaper than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (₨389) | ₨48 | + 711% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (₨474) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (₨386) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (₨378) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (₨155) | ₨194 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (₨227) | ₨1,100 | - 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (₨110) | ₨238 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (₨94) | ₨20 | + 369% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (₨97) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 11% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (₨579) | ₨760 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (₨625) | ₨396 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (₨4,582) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (₨3,090) | ₨1,000 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (₨966) | ₨500 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (₨579) | ₨100 | + 479% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (₨77) | ₨175 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,000 ₦ (₨27,042) | ₨38,790 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (₨4.20) | ₨1.50 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (₨1,716) | ₨2,500 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (₨63) | ₨170 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 04, 2020.
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