Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria vs Quebec City, Canada
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abuja (Nigeria) is 35% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,124 ₦ (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,637 ₦ (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,308 ₦ (C$5.01) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 687 ₦ (C$2.63) | C$2.10 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 635 ₦ (C$2.43) | C$3.62 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 900 ₦ (C$3.45) | C$4.91 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,608 ₦ (C$6) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,360 ₦ (C$5.21) | C$4.52 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 892 ₦ (C$3.42) | C$2.15 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 364 ₦ (C$1.39) | C$3.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,149 ₦ (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 382 ₦ (C$1.46) | C$2.66 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 381 ₦ (C$1.46) | C$1.81 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Abuja (Nigeria) is 31% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 679,746 ₦ (C$2,605) | C$1,509 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 466,458 ₦ (C$1,788) | C$969 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,439 ₦ (C$90) | C$108 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 482,073 ₦ (C$1,847) | C$859 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 239,315 ₦ (C$917) | C$676 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,067 ₦ (C$88) | C$60 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,879 ₦ (C$23) | C$41 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 111,986 ₦ (C$429) | C$460 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 29,267 ₦ (C$112) | C$116 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 951 ₦ (C$3.65) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,382 ₦ (C$5.30) | C$26 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Abuja (Nigeria) is 22% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,866 ₦ (C$22) | C$76 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,171 ₦ (C$47) | C$47 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,125 ₦ (C$69) | C$107 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,435 ₦ (C$101) | C$125 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Abuja (Nigeria) is 42% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,953,950 ₦ (C$15,153) | C$21,034 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 ₦ (C$0.58) | C$1.17 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,386 ₦ (C$47) | C$86 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,767 ₦ (C$11) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Abuja (Nigeria) is 57% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,314 ₦ (C$5.04) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,038 ₦ (C$8) | C$30 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,366 ₦ (C$24) | C$133 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,710 ₦ (C$7) | C$7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 716 ₦ (C$2.75) | C$3.65 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,104 ₦ (C$4.23) | C$3.89 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 401 ₦ (C$1.54) | C$2.27 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 ₦ (C$1.71) | C$2.44 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,210 ₦ (C$4.64) | C$21 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Abuja (Nigeria) is 33% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,860 ₦ (C$26) | C$46 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 ₦ (C$13) | C$24 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,085 ₦ (C$27) | C$120 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,667 ₦ (C$60) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,614 ₦ (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,110 ₦ (C$4.26) | C$4.43 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 537 ₦ (C$2.06) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 172,546 ₦ (C$661) | C$573 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (C$0.09) | C$0.28 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,120 ₦ (C$77) | C$43 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 ₦ (C$1.33) | C$11 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 403 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,800 in Quebec City you would need to make just about C$3,752 (978,979 ₦) in Abuja.
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