Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (AU$5.11) | AU$18 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (AU$4.08) | AU$12 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (AU$2.45) | AU$5.27 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (AU$0.42) | AU$1.46 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ (AU$3.54) | AU$5.06 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (AU$1.02) | AU$4.83 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (AU$0.68) | AU$7 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (AU$1.02) | AU$4.57 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (AU$5.11) | AU$3.20 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (AU$1.03) | AU$5.70 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 ₦ (AU$1.02) | AU$2.82 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (AU$2.04) | AU$2.67 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 35% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 ₦ (AU$2,383) | AU$2,894 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 ₦ (AU$1,702) | AU$2,147 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (AU$28) | AU$238 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 389,782 ₦ (AU$1,327) | AU$1,809 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 233,869 ₦ (AU$796) | AU$1,422 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (AU$20) | AU$159 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (AU$16) | AU$46 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,087 ₦ (AU$422) | AU$354 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (AU$97) | AU$212 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (AU$2.54) | AU$12 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 79% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (AU$18) | AU$101 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (AU$12) | AU$59 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (AU$19) | AU$129 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (AU$57) | AU$131 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (AU$4,557) | AU$27,303 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 ₦ (AU$0.78) | AU$1.38 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (AU$68) | AU$160 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (AU$8) | AU$24 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (AU$7) | AU$72 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (AU$2.73) | AU$4.47 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (AU$4.01) | AU$5.32 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (AU$1.94) | AU$2.55 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (AU$1.65) | AU$3.01 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (AU$1.70) | AU$36 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 60% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (AU$10) | AU$51 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (AU$11) | AU$39 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (AU$81) | AU$226 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (AU$54) | AU$78 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (AU$10) | AU$4.40 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (AU$1.35) | AU$10 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,000 ₦ (AU$477) | AU$634 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (AU$0.07) | AU$0.25 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (AU$30) | AU$72 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (AU$1.11) | AU$33 | - 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 969 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,854 (1,132,151 ₦) in Benin City.
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