Cost of living in Laguna Niguel, California, United States compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,179 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,564 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 413% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.76 (2,064 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 313% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (359 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.81 (1,722 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.93 (1,764 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.99 (2,144 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.64 (944 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (584 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.35 (840 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (5,807 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.62 (579 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (1,036 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,609 (934,029 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,954 (699,511 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $240 (85,778 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,671 (598,057 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,564 (559,951 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (47,566 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (16,551 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $439 (157,085 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $163 (58,384 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (4,999 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (6,270 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (17,970 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (16,315 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (30,452 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (48,380 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,333 (6,921,321 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (304 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (21,623 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 116% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,864 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.00 (1,432 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (53,700 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (3,041 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.97 (1,779 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,401 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.40 (1,934 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (605 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (8,353 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (19,690 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (8,870 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $267 (95,467 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (31,709 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,398 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (1,715 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.43 (1,945 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (153,582 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (14,022 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,745 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 3,901,001 ₦
($10,897)
in Laguna Niguel, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,870,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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