Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria vs Quebec City, Canada

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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Abuja (Nigeria) is 39% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,742 ₦ (C$9) | C$17 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,082 ₦ (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,307 ₦ (C$4.30) | C$7 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 644 ₦ (C$2.12) | C$2.11 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 759 ₦ (C$2.50) | C$4.06 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 924 ₦ (C$3.04) | C$5.04 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,752 ₦ (C$5.77) | C$10 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,265 ₦ (C$4.17) | C$4.27 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 888 ₦ (C$2.92) | C$2.04 | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 ₦ (C$1.21) | C$3.32 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 ₦ (C$7) | C$16 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 313 ₦ (C$1.03) | C$2.45 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 396 ₦ (C$1.30) | C$2.11 | - 38% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Abuja (Nigeria) is about the same as in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 491,864 ₦ (C$1,619) | C$1,372 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 373,862 ₦ (C$1,231) | C$907 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,542 ₦ (C$71) | C$115 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 411,278 ₦ (C$1,354) | C$715 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 245,676 ₦ (C$809) | C$624 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,251 ₦ (C$70) | C$62 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,160 ₦ (C$20) | C$43 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 131,302 ₦ (C$432) | C$463 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,249 ₦ (C$106) | C$124 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 974 ₦ (C$3.21) | C$10 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,247 ₦ (C$4.11) | C$26 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Abuja (Nigeria) is 33% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,994 ₦ (C$23) | C$79 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,225 ₦ (C$44) | C$53 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,911 ₦ (C$72) | C$111 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,082 ₦ (C$89) | C$132 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Abuja (Nigeria) is 50% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,405,370 ₦ (C$14,504) | C$21,367 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 ₦ (C$0.50) | C$1.12 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,386 ₦ (C$41) | C$87 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,940 ₦ (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Abuja (Nigeria) is 60% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 ₦ (C$4.13) | C$7 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,268 ₦ (C$7) | C$30 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,087 ₦ (C$20) | C$126 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,625 ₦ (C$5.35) | C$6 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 ₦ (C$2.53) | C$3.54 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,212 ₦ (C$3.99) | C$3.73 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 ₦ (C$1.48) | C$2.32 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 439 ₦ (C$1.45) | C$2.56 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,298 ₦ (C$4.27) | C$21 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Abuja (Nigeria) is 39% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,860 ₦ (C$23) | C$49 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,633 ₦ (C$12) | C$24 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,645 ₦ (C$22) | C$123 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,267 ₦ (C$57) | C$88 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,750 ₦ (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,232 ₦ (C$4.06) | C$4.41 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 537 ₦ (C$1.77) | C$7 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 192,262 ₦ (C$633) | C$580 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (C$0.08) | C$0.28 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,906 ₦ (C$62) | C$46 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 ₦ (C$1.14) | C$11 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abuja (Nigeria) is 33% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,100 in Quebec City you would need to make just about C$2,730 (829,057 ₦) in Abuja.
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