- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Kaduna
- Pretoria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaduna, Nigeria compared to Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 7% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,390 ₦ (R 54) | R 101 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,493 ₦ (R 58) | R 55 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 869 ₦ (R 34) | R 44 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,033 ₦ (R 40) | R 14 | + 195% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 419 ₦ (R 16) | R 30 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 367 ₦ (R 14) | R 17 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,050 ₦ (R 41) | R 64 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 837 ₦ (R 33) | R 22 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 880 ₦ (R 34) | R 19 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396 ₦ (R 15) | R 22 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,602 ₦ (R 63) | R 84 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 348 ₦ (R 14) | R 18 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 338 ₦ (R 13) | R 9 | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 9% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 ₦ (R 11,728) | R 11,290 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,000 ₦ (R 5,864) | R 8,412 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 ₦ (R 2,346) | R 1,896 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R 8,680 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R 6,633 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,000 ₦ (R 195) | R 730 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,714 ₦ (R 419) | R 568 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 80,000 ₦ (R 3,127) | R 6,023 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,182 ₦ (R 750) | R 1,576 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 742 ₦ (R 29) | R 71 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R 142 | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 33% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,639 ₦ (R 142) | R 820 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,857 ₦ (R 503) | R 528 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ₦ (R 391) | R 1,117 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,000 ₦ (R 508) | R 1,157 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 71% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R 309,548 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 ₦ (R 6) | R 16 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 ₦ (R 195) | R 1,729 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R 152 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 35% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 562 ₦ (R 22) | R 58 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 ₦ (R 31) | R 277 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 ₦ (R 195) | R 441 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 ₦ (R 195) | R 57 | + 244% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 536 ₦ (R 21) | R 28 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,358 ₦ (R 53) | R 48 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 653 ₦ (R 26) | R 22 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 411 ₦ (R 16) | R 19 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 ₦ (R 39) | R 136 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 21% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,582 ₦ (R 140) | R 288 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,109 ₦ (R 122) | R 167 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R 730 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,000 ₦ (R 313) | R 487 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 ₦ (R 391) | R 51 | + 659% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R 26 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 ₦ (R 117) | R 31 | + 272% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 35,000 ₦ (R 1,368) | R 9,178 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (R 0.96) | R 2.23 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,012 ₦ (R 509) | R 563 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 500 ₦ (R 20) | R 40 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 633 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 39% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R 36,000
in Pretoria
you would need to make just about R 22,071
(564,581 ₦)
in Kaduna.
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