Cost of living in Akure, Nigeria vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | + 635% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akure (Nigeria) is 635% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 ₦ (ARS $9,782) | ARS $828 | + 1081% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 ₦ (ARS $4,891) | ARS $502 | + 875% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ARS $180 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 ₦ (ARS $489) | ARS $70 | + 596% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 ₦ (ARS $489) | ARS $146 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 ₦ (ARS $367) | ARS $71 | + 415% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 ₦ (ARS $2,445) | ARS $243 | + 907% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ₦ (ARS $245) | ARS $95 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ₦ (ARS $489) | ARS $44 | + 1003% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 ₦ (ARS $1,223) | ARS $71 | + 1618% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 ₦ (ARS $734) | ARS $258 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 ₦ (ARS $245) | ARS $145 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 ₦ (ARS $245) | ARS $48 | + 408% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Akure (Nigeria) is 6% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ARS $32,499 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 150,000 ₦ (ARS $36,681) | ARS $18,850 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 ₦ (ARS $12,227) | ARS $4,426 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ARS $20,627 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ARS $14,554 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ARS $2,955 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ₦ (ARS $1,223) | ARS $1,608 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,000 ₦ (ARS $36,681) | ARS $34,322 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 ₦ (ARS $4,891) | ARS $11,472 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ₦ (ARS $1,223) | ARS $312 | + 292% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₦ (ARS $245) | ARS $189 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Akure (Nigeria) is about the same as in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 ₦ (ARS $2,445) | ARS $4,041 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 ₦ (ARS $3,668) | ARS $2,610 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ₦ (ARS $1,223) | ARS $6,648 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ₦ (ARS $6,113) | ARS $5,617 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Akure (Nigeria) is 10% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $2,047,050 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 ₦ (ARS $122) | ARS $72 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $1,196 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $458 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Akure (Nigeria) is 156% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 ₦ (ARS $734) | ARS $453 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 ₦ (ARS $1,223) | ARS $787 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 ₦ (ARS $2,445) | ARS $1,116 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ₦ (ARS $1,223) | ARS $331 | + 269% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 ₦ (ARS $917) | ARS $149 | + 514% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 ₦ (ARS $489) | ARS $195 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 ₦ (ARS $245) | ARS $120 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 ₦ (ARS $122) | ARS $128 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 ₦ (ARS $245) | ARS $408 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Akure (Nigeria) is 124% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ₦ (ARS $1,223) | ARS $1,163 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 ₦ (ARS $1,223) | ARS $845 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $2,166 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 ₦ (ARS $1,223) | ARS $2,156 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 ₦ (ARS $734) | ARS $329 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 ₦ (ARS $489) | ARS $208 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ₦ (ARS $2,445) | ARS $144 | + 1598% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $35,848 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₦ (ARS $49) | ARS $7 | + 583% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 ₦ (ARS $1,223) | ARS $2,174 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 ₦ (ARS $122) | ARS $182 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 741 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Akure (Nigeria) is 148% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $252,943 (1,034,362 ₦) in Akure to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $102,000 in Mendoza.
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