Cost of living in Port Harcourt, Nigeria vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is 25% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,307 ₦ (171 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,919 ₦ (142 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,484 ₦ (110 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 860 ₦ (64 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 520 ₦ (38 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 471 ₦ (35 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,115 ₦ (82 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,129 ₦ (83 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 767 ₦ (57 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 308 ₦ (23 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,433 ₦ (106 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 325 ₦ (24 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 385 ₦ (28 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is 13% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 192,766 ₦ (14,251 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 265,000 ₦ (19,591 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,010 ₦ (1,775 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 87,358 ₦ (6,458 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,765 ₦ (4,049 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,346 ₦ (3,722 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 368% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 13,467 ₦ (996 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 142,707 ₦ (10,550 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,847 ₦ (1,689 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,331 ₦ (172 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 461 NT$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is 42% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,355 ₦ (618 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,146 ₦ (750 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,562 ₦ (1,077 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,614 ₦ (1,746 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is 12% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,804,940 ₦ (577,001 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 144 ₦ (11 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 23,952 ₦ (1,771 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is 54% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,327 ₦ (98 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,248 ₦ (92 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,028 ₦ (1,259 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,006 ₦ (74 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 967 ₦ (71 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,502 ₦ (111 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 266 ₦ (20 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 359 ₦ (27 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,692 ₦ (125 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) is 17% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,129 ₦ (231 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,332 ₦ (172 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36,114 ₦ (2,670 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,755 ₦ (647 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,042 ₦ (151 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,850 ₦ (137 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 448 ₦ (33 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000 ₦ (11,089 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 ₦ (2.22 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,517 ₦ (2,108 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 790 ₦ (58 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 133 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 57,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 51,467 NT$ (696,176 ₦) in Port Harcourt.
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