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- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Zaria
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,901 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,893 ₦ [BM] | 506 ₦ [BM] | + 472% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,084 ₦ [BM] | 506 ₦ [BM] | + 312% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 679 ₦ [BM] | 506 ₦ [BM] | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,568 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,370 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,303 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,702 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 643 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,082 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,030 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,692 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,249,050 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 992,667 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,112 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 620,026 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 477,570 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 39,556 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 16,502 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 122,533 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,118 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,280 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,807 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,881 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,054 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,701 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,216 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,712,000 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 272 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 21,780 ₦ [BM] | 10,111 ₦ [BM] | + 115% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,654 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,501 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,337 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 33,609 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,133 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,543 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,344 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,679 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 821 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,001 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,252 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,712 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,335 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,965 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,091 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,634 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 155,929 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,433 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,481 ₦ [BM] | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 5,377,148 ₦
($14,978)
in Honolulu, Hawaii
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,900,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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