Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abuja (Nigeria) is 35% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,742 ₦ (£5.14) | £10 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,082 ₦ (£3.91) | £5.65 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,307 ₦ (£2.45) | £4.17 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 644 ₦ (£1.21) | £0.73 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 759 ₦ (£1.42) | £2.75 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 924 ₦ (£1.73) | £1.92 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,752 ₦ (£3.29) | £5.41 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,265 ₦ (£2.37) | £1.89 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 888 ₦ (£1.67) | £0.81 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 ₦ (£0.69) | £2.16 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 ₦ (£3.95) | £7 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 313 ₦ (£0.59) | £1.92 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 396 ₦ (£0.74) | £0.74 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Abuja (Nigeria) is 41% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 491,864 ₦ (£923) | £1,367 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 373,862 ₦ (£701) | £832 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,542 ₦ (£40) | £164 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 411,278 ₦ (£771) | £1,029 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 245,676 ₦ (£461) | £915 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,251 ₦ (£40) | £156 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,160 ₦ (£12) | £19 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 131,302 ₦ (£246) | £340 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,249 ₦ (£60) | £71 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 974 ₦ (£1.83) | £5.36 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,247 ₦ (£2.34) | £10 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Abuja (Nigeria) is 34% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,994 ₦ (£13) | £49 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,225 ₦ (£25) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,911 ₦ (£41) | £54 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,082 ₦ (£51) | £55 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Abuja (Nigeria) is 64% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,405,370 ₦ (£8,263) | £22,837 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 ₦ (£0.29) | £1.23 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,386 ₦ (£23) | £59 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,923 ₦ (£5.48) | £13 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Abuja (Nigeria) is 55% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 ₦ (£2.36) | £2.90 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,268 ₦ (£4.25) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,087 ₦ (£11) | £75 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,625 ₦ (£3.05) | £2.74 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 ₦ (£1.44) | £1.35 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,212 ₦ (£2.27) | £2.57 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 ₦ (£0.85) | £1.80 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 439 ₦ (£0.82) | £1.49 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,298 ₦ (£2.43) | £11 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Abuja (Nigeria) is 46% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,860 ₦ (£13) | £23 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,633 ₦ (£7) | £22 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,645 ₦ (£12) | £100 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,267 ₦ (£32) | £54 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,750 ₦ (£5.16) | £8 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,232 ₦ (£2.31) | £2.65 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 537 ₦ (£1.01) | £3.79 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 192,262 ₦ (£361) | £295 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (£0.04) | £0.20 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,906 ₦ (£35) | £35 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 ₦ (£0.65) | £9 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 110 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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