Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 36% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (₡ 2,407) | ₡ 5,988 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (₡ 1,925) | ₡ 3,952 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (₡ 1,155) | ₡ 1,789 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (₡ 200) | ₡ 819 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ (₡ 1,668) | ₡ 1,738 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (₡ 481) | ₡ 1,034 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (₡ 321) | ₡ 2,465 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (₡ 481) | ₡ 1,964 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (₡ 2,407) | ₡ 914 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (₡ 486) | ₡ 1,079 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (₡ 3,530) | ₡ 9,802 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 ₦ (₡ 481) | ₡ 1,538 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (₡ 963) | ₡ 638 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 35% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 ₦ (₡ 1,123,063) | ₡ 576,403 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 ₦ (₡ 802,188) | ₡ 289,321 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (₡ 12,973) | ₡ 37,090 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 389,782 ₦ (₡ 625,357) | ₡ 474,295 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 233,869 ₦ (₡ 375,214) | ₡ 235,904 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (₡ 9,437) | ₡ 26,362 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (₡ 7,711) | ₡ 16,436 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,087 ₦ (₡ 199,082) | ₡ 189,361 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (₡ 45,543) | ₡ 61,347 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (₡ 1,199) | ₡ 4,675 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₡ 2,259 | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 72% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (₡ 8,401) | ₡ 36,075 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (₡ 5,520) | ₡ 20,153 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (₡ 9,109) | ₡ 53,711 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (₡ 26,705) | ₡ 48,936 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 10% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (₡ 2,147,761) | ₡ 12,442,400 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 ₦ (₡ 370) | ₡ 591 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (₡ 32,088) | ₡ 23,064 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₡ 6,120 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 60% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (₡ 3,233) | ₡ 5,464 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (₡ 3,940) | ₡ 9,314 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (₡ 3,209) | ₡ 46,837 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (₡ 3,143) | ₡ 3,171 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (₡ 1,286) | ₡ 2,698 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (₡ 1,889) | ₡ 3,565 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (₡ 914) | ₡ 1,593 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (₡ 779) | ₡ 1,346 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (₡ 802) | ₡ 7,525 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 32% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (₡ 4,813) | ₡ 12,943 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (₡ 5,188) | ₡ 5,909 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (₡ 38,057) | ₡ 23,454 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (₡ 25,670) | ₡ 30,460 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (₡ 8,022) | ₡ 3,847 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (₡ 4,813) | ₡ 2,148 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (₡ 636) | ₡ 1,447 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,000 ₦ (₡ 224,613) | ₡ 353,839 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (₡ 35) | ₡ 47 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (₡ 14,250) | ₡ 38,497 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (₡ 523) | ₡ 2,260 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,203 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₡ 1,860,000 in San Jose, Costa Rica you would need to make just about ₡ 1,574,501 (981,379 ₦) in Benin City.
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