- Cost of Living
- Germany
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- Dresden
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (4,172 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (2,673 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 435% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (1,459 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (291 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (1,301 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (1,060 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (2,260 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (964 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (717 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.64 (266 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (2,198 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (666 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (396 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (461,373 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €636 (265,205 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (67,984 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €560 (233,490 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €409 (170,767 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (39,170 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (9,332 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (217,658 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (46,607 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (1,951 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (4,702 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (29,737 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (13,621 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (31,618 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (36,698 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (9,319,874 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (560 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (24,205 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 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 (5,007 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (5,097 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (22,131 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (1,462 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (916 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (1,033 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (558 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (596 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (6,766 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (11,060 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (6,905 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (28,932 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (20,093 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (2,496 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (1,120 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.71 (1,131 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €485 (202,218 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (63 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (14,360 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (2,394 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,021,529 ₦
(€4,845)
in Dresden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,430,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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