Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Abuja (Nigeria) is 45% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,742 ₦ [BM] | 6,138 ₦ [BM] | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,082 ₦ [BM] | 3,584 ₦ [BM] | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,307 ₦ [BM] | 2,648 ₦ [BM] | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 644 ₦ [BM] | 461 ₦ [BM] | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 759 ₦ [BM] | 1,743 ₦ [BM] | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 924 ₦ [BM] | 1,216 ₦ [BM] | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,752 ₦ [BM] | 3,433 ₦ [BM] | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,265 ₦ [BM] | 1,202 ₦ [BM] | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 888 ₦ [BM] | 515 ₦ [BM] | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 ₦ [BM] | 1,372 ₦ [BM] | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 ₦ [BM] | 4,698 ₦ [BM] | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 313 ₦ [BM] | 1,216 ₦ [BM] | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 396 ₦ [BM] | 471 ₦ [BM] | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Abuja (Nigeria) is 51% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 491,864 ₦ [BM] | 867,494 ₦ [BM] | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 373,862 ₦ [BM] | 527,698 ₦ [BM] | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,542 ₦ [BM] | 103,792 ₦ [BM] | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 411,278 ₦ [BM] | 652,924 ₦ [BM] | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 245,676 ₦ [BM] | 580,545 ₦ [BM] | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,251 ₦ [BM] | 99,026 ₦ [BM] | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,160 ₦ [BM] | 12,318 ₦ [BM] | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 131,302 ₦ [BM] | 215,604 ₦ [BM] | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,249 ₦ [BM] | 45,350 ₦ [BM] | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 974 ₦ [BM] | 3,399 ₦ [BM] | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,247 ₦ [BM] | 6,233 ₦ [BM] | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Abuja (Nigeria) is 45% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,994 ₦ [BM] | 31,083 ₦ [BM] | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,225 ₦ [BM] | 20,459 ₦ [BM] | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,911 ₦ [BM] | 33,988 ₦ [BM] | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,082 ₦ [BM] | 34,603 ₦ [BM] | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Abuja (Nigeria) is 69% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,405,370 ₦ [BM] | 14,491,965 ₦ [BM] | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 ₦ [BM] | 782 ₦ [BM] | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,386 ₦ [BM] | 37,648 ₦ [BM] | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,940 ₦ [BM] | 8,182 ₦ [BM] | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Abuja (Nigeria) is 62% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 ₦ [BM] | 1,840 ₦ [BM] | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,268 ₦ [BM] | 5,498 ₦ [BM] | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,087 ₦ [BM] | 47,595 ₦ [BM] | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,625 ₦ [BM] | 1,740 ₦ [BM] | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 ₦ [BM] | 858 ₦ [BM] | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,212 ₦ [BM] | 1,633 ₦ [BM] | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 ₦ [BM] | 1,145 ₦ [BM] | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 439 ₦ [BM] | 946 ₦ [BM] | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,298 ₦ [BM] | 6,780 ₦ [BM] | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Abuja (Nigeria) is 55% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,860 ₦ [BM] | 14,585 ₦ [BM] | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,633 ₦ [BM] | 14,063 ₦ [BM] | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,645 ₦ [BM] | 63,460 ₦ [BM] | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,267 ₦ [BM] | 34,135 ₦ [BM] | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,750 ₦ [BM] | 4,759 ₦ [BM] | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,232 ₦ [BM] | 1,682 ₦ [BM] | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 537 ₦ [BM] | 2,403 ₦ [BM] | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 192,262 ₦ [BM] | 187,581 ₦ [BM] | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ [BM] | 127 ₦ [BM] | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,906 ₦ [BM] | 22,349 ₦ [BM] | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 ₦ [BM] | 5,894 ₦ [BM] | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
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 April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abuja (Nigeria) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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