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Cost of living in Leipzig, Germany compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (3,514 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (2,636 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 427% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (1,395 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 179% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (308 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.69 (742 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 (822 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (2,032 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (839 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (281 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.52 (228 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (2,197 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.82 (802 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (549 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €875 (384,393 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €613 (269,075 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (80,077 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €425 (186,705 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €297 (130,329 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (40,038 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (7,828 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €464 (203,844 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (44,469 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.20 (1,844 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (5,765 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (37,231 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (13,179 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (41,734 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (43,931 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (8,127,171 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (602 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (26,358 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 164% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (8,418 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (4,018 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (2,343 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (14,999 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.05 (1,339 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.98 (871 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (883 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.08 (473 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (571 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (7,472 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (10,040 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (7,908 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (28,352 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (21,965 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (2,811 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (1,116 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (1,318 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €456 (200,324 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (44 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (12,301 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (2,372 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,803,296 ₦
(€4,105)
in Leipzig
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,260,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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