- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Kaduna, Nigeria vs Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 5% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,390 ₦ (R 54) | R 88 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,493 ₦ (R 58) | R 55 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 869 ₦ (R 34) | R 42 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,033 ₦ (R 40) | R 14 | + 188% | |
12 eggs, large | 419 ₦ (R 16) | R 29 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 367 ₦ (R 14) | R 18 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,050 ₦ (R 41) | R 61 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 837 ₦ (R 33) | R 23 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 880 ₦ (R 34) | R 19 | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396 ₦ (R 15) | R 22 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,602 ₦ (R 62) | R 90 | - 31% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 348 ₦ (R 14) | R 18 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 338 ₦ (R 13) | R 10 | + 27% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 13% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 ₦ (R 11,683) | R 11,565 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,000 ₦ (R 5,841) | R 8,262 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 ₦ (R 2,337) | R 1,791 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R 9,589 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R 6,852 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,000 ₦ (R 195) | R 1,004 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,714 ₦ (R 417) | R 660 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen TV | 80,000 ₦ (R 3,115) | R 5,594 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,182 ₦ (R 747) | R 2,066 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 742 ₦ (R 29) | R 77 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R 39 | - | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 32% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,639 ₦ (R 142) | R 748 | - 81% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,857 ₦ (R 501) | R 496 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ₦ (R 389) | R 1,413 | - 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,000 ₦ (R 506) | R 1,215 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 68% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R 309,821 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 ₦ (R 6) | R 16 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 ₦ (R 195) | R 1,519 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R 152 | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 29% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 562 ₦ (R 22) | R 54 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 ₦ (R 31) | R 232 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 ₦ (R 195) | R 442 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 ₦ (R 195) | R 49 | + 298% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 536 ₦ (R 21) | R 29 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,358 ₦ (R 53) | R 56 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 653 ₦ (R 25) | R 24 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 411 ₦ (R 16) | R 18 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 ₦ (R 39) | R 123 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Kaduna (Nigeria) is 20% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,582 ₦ (R 139) | R 300 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,109 ₦ (R 121) | R 175 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R 729 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,000 ₦ (R 312) | R 474 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 ₦ (R 389) | R 55 | + 613% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R 29 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 ₦ (R 117) | R 31 | + 273% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 35,000 ₦ (R 1,363) | R 8,460 | - 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (R 0.95) | R 2.23 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,012 ₦ (R 507) | R 551 | - 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 500 ₦ (R 19) | R 39 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R 38,000
in Pretoria
you would need to make just about R 24,226
(622,086 ₦)
in Kaduna.
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