- Cost of Living
- India
- Nigeria
- Allahabad
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Allahabad, India compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Allahabad (India) is 6% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨261 (1,411 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨296 (1,600 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨113 (609 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (238 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨118 (640 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (146 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨271 (1,464 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨102 (550 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (108 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (496 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨885 (4,780 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (325 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (150 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Allahabad (India) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,558 (116,449 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,882 (91,193 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,586 (19,372 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,943 (75,316 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,333 (61,215 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (10,803 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,415 (7,644 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨32,610 (176,146 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,757 (58,103 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨277 (1,494 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨888 (4,797 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Allahabad (India) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,805 (9,751 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,948 (10,520 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,695 (14,556 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,495 (13,476 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Allahabad (India) is 22% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨989,189 (5,343,267 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨54 (293 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,050 (16,475 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Allahabad (India) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨500 (2,701 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨80 (432 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (2,701 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (1,080 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨438 (2,363 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨164 (887 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (540 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨47 (256 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨134 (722 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Allahabad (India) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨826 (4,462 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨381 (2,057 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨682 (3,683 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,993 (21,567 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨100 (540 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (540 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,000 (5,402 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨120 (648 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 36 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.402
NGN
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Cost of living in Allahabad (India) is 16% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 429,116 ₦
(₨79,441)
in Allahabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
370,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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