Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abuja (Nigeria) is 36% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,742 ₦ (€5.90) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,082 ₦ (€4.48) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,307 ₦ (€2.81) | €4.12 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 644 ₦ (€1.39) | €1.23 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 759 ₦ (€1.63) | €4.06 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 924 ₦ (€1.99) | €1.54 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,752 ₦ (€3.77) | €4.69 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,265 ₦ (€2.72) | €1.50 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 888 ₦ (€1.91) | €0.98 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 366 ₦ (€0.79) | €1.30 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 ₦ (€4.53) | €10 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 313 ₦ (€0.67) | €2.01 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 396 ₦ (€0.85) | €0.62 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Abuja (Nigeria) is 25% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 491,864 ₦ (€1,059) | €592 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 373,862 ₦ (€805) | €430 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,542 ₦ (€46) | €121 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 411,278 ₦ (€885) | €424 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 245,676 ₦ (€529) | €315 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,251 ₦ (€46) | €82 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,160 ₦ (€13) | €20 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 131,302 ₦ (€283) | €379 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,249 ₦ (€69) | €111 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 974 ₦ (€2.10) | €9 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,247 ₦ (€2.69) | €6 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Abuja (Nigeria) is 31% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,994 ₦ (€15) | €78 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,225 ₦ (€28) | €22 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,911 ₦ (€47) | €80 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,082 ₦ (€58) | €89 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Abuja (Nigeria) is 47% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,405,370 ₦ (€9,485) | €20,726 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 ₦ (€0.33) | €1.58 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,386 ₦ (€27) | €30 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,940 ₦ (€6) | €21 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Abuja (Nigeria) is 49% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 ₦ (€2.70) | €3.14 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,268 ₦ (€4.88) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,087 ₦ (€13) | €31 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,625 ₦ (€3.50) | €3.64 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 ₦ (€1.65) | €4.30 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,212 ₦ (€2.61) | €3.74 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 ₦ (€0.97) | €1.84 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 439 ₦ (€0.95) | €2.07 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,298 ₦ (€2.79) | €9 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Abuja (Nigeria) is 44% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,860 ₦ (€15) | €26 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,633 ₦ (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,645 ₦ (€14) | €45 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,267 ₦ (€37) | €45 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,750 ₦ (€5.92) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,232 ₦ (€2.65) | €3.80 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 537 ₦ (€1.16) | €3.87 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 192,262 ₦ (€414) | €434 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (€0.05) | €0.36 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,906 ₦ (€41) | €41 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 ₦ (€0.75) | €4.66 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 287 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abuja (Nigeria) is 28% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,362 (632,594 ₦) in Abuja.
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