Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abuja (Nigeria) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,742 ₦ (€5.92) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,082 ₦ (€4.50) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,307 ₦ (€2.82) | €5.42 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 644 ₦ (€1.39) | €1.03 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 759 ₦ (€1.64) | €3.86 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 924 ₦ (€2.00) | €2.79 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,752 ₦ (€3.78) | €4.87 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,265 ₦ (€2.73) | €2.29 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 888 ₦ (€1.92) | €1.65 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 ₦ (€0.79) | €1.56 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 ₦ (€4.55) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 313 ₦ (€0.68) | €2.04 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 396 ₦ (€0.86) | €1.34 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Abuja (Nigeria) is 10% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 491,864 ₦ (€1,063) | €795 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 373,862 ₦ (€808) | €612 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,542 ₦ (€47) | €138 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 411,278 ₦ (€888) | €557 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 245,676 ₦ (€531) | €431 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,251 ₦ (€46) | €123 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,160 ₦ (€13) | €36 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 131,302 ₦ (€284) | €440 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,249 ₦ (€70) | €109 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 974 ₦ (€2.10) | €10 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,247 ₦ (€2.69) | €9 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Abuja (Nigeria) is 48% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,994 ₦ (€15) | €81 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,225 ₦ (€29) | €41 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,911 ₦ (€47) | €94 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,082 ₦ (€59) | €97 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Abuja (Nigeria) is 50% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,405,370 ₦ (€9,517) | €23,679 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 ₦ (€0.33) | €1.43 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,386 ₦ (€27) | €36 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,940 ₦ (€6) | €18 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Abuja (Nigeria) is 54% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 ₦ (€2.71) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,268 ₦ (€4.90) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,087 ₦ (€13) | €27 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,625 ₦ (€3.51) | €5.06 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 ₦ (€1.66) | €3.12 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,212 ₦ (€2.62) | €3.14 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 ₦ (€0.97) | €1.93 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 439 ₦ (€0.95) | €2.33 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,298 ₦ (€2.80) | €16 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Abuja (Nigeria) is 41% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,860 ₦ (€15) | €33 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,633 ₦ (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,645 ₦ (€14) | €73 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,267 ₦ (€37) | €63 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,750 ₦ (€5.94) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,232 ₦ (€2.66) | €2.42 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 537 ₦ (€1.16) | €2.71 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 192,262 ₦ (€415) | €466 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (€0.05) | €0.20 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,906 ₦ (€41) | €33 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 ₦ (€0.75) | €6 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 200 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,400 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,506 (696,930 ₦) in Abuja.
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