- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Nigeria
- Dresden
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Dresden (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (4,436 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (2,842 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 468% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (1,551 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 210% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (309 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.12 (1,383 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (1,126 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (2,402 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (1,024 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (763 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.64 (282 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (2,337 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (708 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (421 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Dresden (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (490,492 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €636 (281,943 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (72,275 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €560 (248,227 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €409 (181,545 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (41,643 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (9,921 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €522 (231,395 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (49,549 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (2,074 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (4,999 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (31,614 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (14,481 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (33,614 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (39,014 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (9,908,085 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (596 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (25,733 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 157% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (5,323 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (5,419 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (23,528 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (1,555 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (974 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (1,098 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (593 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (633 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (7,193 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (11,758 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (7,341 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (30,758 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (21,361 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (2,653 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (1,191 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.71 (1,202 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €485 (214,980 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (67 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (15,267 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (2,545 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
443.563
NGN
/
EUR
Do you live in Zaria? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Toronto is 82% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in LA is 20% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brussels (Belgium)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ljubljana (Slovenia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cologne (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hanover (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Naples (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in The Hague (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gdańsk (Poland)
Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,097,053 ₦
(€4,728)
in Dresden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,470,000 ₦
in Zaria.
Recent Prices Added
- 1 liter of gasoline in Greater Sudbury costs C$1.35 (5 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Bucaramanga costs COL$8,500 (44 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Salalah costs ﷼ 30 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Vientiane costs 50,000 ₭ (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Vienna costs €50 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Calgary costs C$104 (about 2 hours ago)