Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs Spokane, Washington, United States
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 56% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ ($3.94) | $14 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ ($3.15) | $8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ ($1.89) | $4.47 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ ($0.33) | $0.69 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ ($2.73) | $2.63 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ ($0.79) | $5.06 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ ($0.52) | $5.50 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ ($0.79) | $4.21 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ ($3.94) | $3.60 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ ($0.80) | $2.91 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ ($5.77) | $14 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 ₦ ($0.79) | $2.06 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ ($1.57) | $2.19 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is 27% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 ₦ ($1,837) | $1,765 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 ₦ ($1,312) | $1,293 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ ($21) | $195 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 389,782 ₦ ($1,023) | $959 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 233,869 ₦ ($614) | $783 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ ($15) | $127 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ ($13) | $59 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 124,087 ₦ ($326) | $270 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ ($75) | $116 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ ($1.96) | $13 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 75% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ ($14) | $48 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ ($9) | $41 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ ($15) | $77 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ ($44) | $123 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 22% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ ($3,514) | $22,922 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 ₦ ($0.60) | $0.79 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ ($52) | $50 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 62% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ ($5.29) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ ($6) | $17 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ ($5.25) | $101 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,959 ₦ ($5.14) | $6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ ($2.10) | $3.04 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ ($3.09) | $4.35 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ ($1.50) | $3.80 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ ($1.27) | $1.92 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ ($1.31) | $16 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 46% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ ($8) | $45 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ ($8) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ ($62) | $96 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ ($42) | $61 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ ($13) | $9 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ ($8) | $4.54 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ ($1.04) | $4.56 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,000 ₦ ($367) | $432 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ ($0.06) | $0.10 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ ($23) | $33 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ ($0.85) | $8 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 157 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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