Cost of living in Jalandhar, India vs Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jalandhar (India) is 29% cheaper than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨392 (1,982 ₦) | 2,307 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨241 (1,218 ₦) | 1,919 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨117 (591 ₦) | 1,484 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (260 ₦) | 860 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (384 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (210 ₦) | 471 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨144 (728 ₦) | 1,115 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨102 (517 ₦) | 1,129 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (118 ₦) | 767 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨129 (654 ₦) | 308 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,083 (5,473 ₦) | 1,433 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (412 ₦) | 325 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (132 ₦) | 385 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Jalandhar (India) is 40% cheaper than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨17,923 (90,588 ₦) | 192,766 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,201 (56,615 ₦) | 265,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,704 (23,777 ₦) | 24,010 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨12,752 (64,455 ₦) | 87,358 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,266 (102,431 ₦) | 54,765 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,944 (24,987 ₦) | 50,346 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨991 (5,011 ₦) | 13,467 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨35,855 (181,227 ₦) | 142,707 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,898 (60,135 ₦) | 22,847 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨227 (1,147 ₦) | 2,331 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Jalandhar (India) is 92% more expensive than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,353 (16,945 ₦) | 8,355 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,293 (21,699 ₦) | 10,146 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,164 (26,103 ₦) | 14,562 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,396 (17,162 ₦) | 23,614 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Jalandhar (India) is 59% cheaper than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨789,228 (3,989,056 ₦) | 7,804,940 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (377 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨710 (3,589 ₦) | 23,952 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (1,105 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Jalandhar (India) is 6% more expensive than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨154 (781 ₦) | 1,327 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨405 (2,046 ₦) | 1,248 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,028 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (1,309 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨176 (892 ₦) | 967 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨217 (1,098 ₦) | 1,502 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (634 ₦) | 266 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (368 ₦) | 359 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨223 (1,128 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Jalandhar (India) is 44% more expensive than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,229 (6,212 ₦) | 3,129 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨369 (1,864 ₦) | 2,332 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,100 (5,560 ₦) | 36,114 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,713 (8,656 ₦) | 8,755 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨528 (2,666 ₦) | 2,042 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨141 (711 ₦) | 1,850 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨221 (1,116 ₦) | 448 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,900 (307,813 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨41 (207 ₦) | 30 ₦ | + 591% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,799 (9,094 ₦) | 28,517 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (1,414 ₦) | 790 ₦ | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jalandhar (India) is 25% cheaper than in Port Harcourt (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 562,000 ₦ in Port Harcourt you would need to make just about 420,156 ₦ (₨83,127) in Jalandhar.
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