Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 183 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 100 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 48 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 36 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 64 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 39 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 21 | + 278% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 244 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 369 ₦ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 27 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 14 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 88% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 ₦ (Mex$ 37,074) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 ₦ (Mex$ 26,481) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 389,782 ₦ (Mex$ 20,644) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 233,869 ₦ (Mex$ 12,386) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 770 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 351 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,087 ₦ (Mex$ 6,572) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (Mex$ 1,503) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 88 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 65% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 848 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 552 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 28% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (Mex$ 70,900) | Mex$ 255,638 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 ₦ (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (Mex$ 1,059) | Mex$ 424 | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 5% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 105 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 137 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 517 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 58 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 43 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 36 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 23 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 87 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 298 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 109 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (Mex$ 1,256) | Mex$ 675 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (Mex$ 847) | Mex$ 605 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 110 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 54 | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 36 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,000 ₦ (Mex$ 7,415) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (Mex$ 1.15) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 522 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 53 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 193 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Benin City (Nigeria) is 22% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 59,730 (1,127,770 ₦) in Benin City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán.
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