Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abuja (Nigeria) is 44% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,742 ₦ (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,082 ₦ (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,307 ₦ (AU$4.42) | AU$5.27 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 644 ₦ (AU$2.18) | AU$1.48 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 759 ₦ (AU$2.57) | AU$5.06 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 924 ₦ (AU$3.13) | AU$4.83 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,752 ₦ (AU$5.93) | AU$6 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,265 ₦ (AU$4.28) | AU$4.57 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 888 ₦ (AU$3.00) | AU$3.19 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 ₦ (AU$1.24) | AU$5.70 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 ₦ (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 313 ₦ (AU$1.06) | AU$2.80 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 396 ₦ (AU$1.34) | AU$2.67 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Abuja (Nigeria) is 45% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 491,864 ₦ (AU$1,664) | AU$2,894 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 373,862 ₦ (AU$1,265) | AU$2,147 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,542 ₦ (AU$73) | AU$238 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 411,278 ₦ (AU$1,391) | AU$1,809 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 245,676 ₦ (AU$831) | AU$1,422 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,251 ₦ (AU$72) | AU$159 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,160 ₦ (AU$21) | AU$46 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 131,302 ₦ (AU$444) | AU$354 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,249 ₦ (AU$109) | AU$212 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 974 ₦ (AU$3.29) | AU$12 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,247 ₦ (AU$4.22) | AU$28 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Abuja (Nigeria) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,994 ₦ (AU$24) | AU$101 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,225 ₦ (AU$45) | AU$59 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,911 ₦ (AU$74) | AU$129 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,082 ₦ (AU$92) | AU$131 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Abuja (Nigeria) is 68% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,405,370 ₦ (AU$14,903) | AU$27,303 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 ₦ (AU$0.52) | AU$1.38 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,386 ₦ (AU$42) | AU$160 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,923 ₦ (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Abuja (Nigeria) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 ₦ (AU$4.25) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,268 ₦ (AU$8) | AU$24 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,087 ₦ (AU$21) | AU$72 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,625 ₦ (AU$5.50) | AU$7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 ₦ (AU$2.60) | AU$4.31 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,212 ₦ (AU$4.10) | AU$5.32 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 ₦ (AU$1.53) | AU$2.55 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 439 ₦ (AU$1.49) | AU$3.01 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,298 ₦ (AU$4.39) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Abuja (Nigeria) is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,860 ₦ (AU$23) | AU$51 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,633 ₦ (AU$12) | AU$39 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,645 ₦ (AU$22) | AU$226 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,267 ₦ (AU$58) | AU$78 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,750 ₦ (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,232 ₦ (AU$4.17) | AU$4.40 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 537 ₦ (AU$1.82) | AU$10 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 192,262 ₦ (AU$650) | AU$634 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (AU$0.08) | AU$0.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,906 ₦ (AU$64) | AU$72 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 ₦ (AU$1.17) | AU$33 | - 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,103 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$4,351 (1,286,160 ₦) in Abuja.
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