- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Nigeria
- Ibadan
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ibadan, Nigeria compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Ibadan (Nigeria) is 26% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,045 ₦ | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,078 ₦ | 500 ₦ | + 316% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,100 ₦ | 500 ₦ | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,321 ₦ | 500 ₦ | + 164% | |
12 eggs, large | 452 ₦ | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 713 ₦ | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 ₦ | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,739 ₦ | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,531 ₦ | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 371 ₦ | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,222 ₦ | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 350 ₦ | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 326 ₦ | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Ibadan (Nigeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 425,000 ₦ | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 ₦ | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000 ₦ | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 ₦ | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 ₦ | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,944 ₦ | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 101,250 ₦ | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,000 ₦ | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,219 ₦ | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ibadan (Nigeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,979 ₦ | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,558 ₦ | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,065 ₦ | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,000 ₦ | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Ibadan (Nigeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 ₦ | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 ₦ | 10,000 ₦ | ||
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ibadan (Nigeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,150 ₦ | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,339 ₦ | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,831 ₦ | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 928 ₦ | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 713 ₦ | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 310 ₦ | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 163 ₦ | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ibadan (Nigeria) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ₦ | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ₦ | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 ₦ | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 ₦ | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 ₦ | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 ₦ | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,500 ₦ | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 650 ₦ | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 03, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ibadan (Nigeria) is 10% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,512,830 ₦
in Ibadan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,370,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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