Cost of living in Benin City, Nigeria vs Verona, Italy

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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Benin City (Nigeria) is 51% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 ₦ (€3.27) | €13 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 ₦ (€2.62) | €8 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 ₦ (€1.57) | €4.33 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 ₦ (€0.27) | €1.37 | - 80% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,040 ₦ (€2.27) | €4.20 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 ₦ (€0.65) | €1.87 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (€0.44) | €5.74 | - 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₦ (€0.65) | €1.70 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 ₦ (€3.27) | €1.39 | + 136% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₦ (€0.66) | €1.38 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,200 ₦ (€4.80) | €7 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 300 ₦ (€0.65) | €2.27 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 ₦ (€1.31) | €1.03 | + 27% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Benin City (Nigeria) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 ₦ (€1,527) | €965 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 ₦ (€1,091) | €672 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,086 ₦ (€18) | €178 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 389,782 ₦ (€850) | €630 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 233,869 ₦ (€510) | €483 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,882 ₦ (€13) | €100 | - 87% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,807 ₦ (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 124,087 ₦ (€271) | €431 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,387 ₦ (€62) | €122 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 747 ₦ (€1.63) | €4.99 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 81% | |||
Clothes in Benin City (Nigeria) is 81% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,237 ₦ (€11) | €94 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,441 ₦ (€8) | €35 | - 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 ₦ (€12) | €91 | - 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,645 ₦ (€36) | €130 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Benin City (Nigeria) is 27% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,338,690 ₦ (€2,920) | €20,723 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 ₦ (€0.50) | €1.45 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 ₦ (€44) | €34 | + 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Benin City (Nigeria) is 63% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,015 ₦ (€4.40) | €8 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,456 ₦ (€5.36) | €8 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₦ (€4.36) | €99 | - 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,959 ₦ (€4.27) | €5.45 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 801 ₦ (€1.75) | €3.61 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,178 ₦ (€2.57) | €3.88 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 570 ₦ (€1.24) | €1.61 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 486 ₦ (€1.06) | €2.34 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₦ (€1.09) | €19 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Benin City (Nigeria) is 54% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ₦ (€7) | €39 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,233 ₦ (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,721 ₦ (€52) | €94 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ₦ (€35) | €58 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 ₦ (€11) | €7 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 ₦ (€7) | €1.45 | + 350% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 396 ₦ (€0.86) | €4.61 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,000 ₦ (€305) | €447 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (€0.05) | €0.18 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,882 ₦ (€19) | €48 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 ₦ (€0.71) | €5.29 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,931 (885,415 ₦) in Benin City.
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