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+ 40%
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Food in Lijiang City (China) is 40% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district |
2,169 ₦ [BM]
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600 ₦ [BM]
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+ 262%
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) |
2,014 ₦ [BM]
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500 ₦ [BM]
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+ 303%
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast |
1,173 ₦ [BM]
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500 ₦ [BM]
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+ 135%
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk |
1,486 ₦ [BM]
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500 ₦ [BM]
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+ 197%
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12 eggs, large |
704 ₦ [BM]
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340 ₦ [BM]
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+ 107%
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese |
782 ₦ [BM]
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples |
508 ₦ [BM]
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes |
704 ₦ [BM]
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket |
391 ₦ [BM]
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality |
3,128 ₦ [BM]
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2 liters of coca-cola |
668 ₦ [BM]
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day |
454 ₦ [BM]
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Housing |
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Housing in Lijiang City (China) is about the same as in Zaria (Nigeria)
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area |
140,171 ₦ [BM]
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area |
95,895 ₦ [BM]
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat |
62,562 ₦ [BM]
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area |
117,304 ₦ [BM]
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area |
78,203 ₦ [BM]
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio |
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month) |
5,083 ₦ [BM]
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40” flat screen tv |
234,608 ₦ [BM]
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help |
1,466 ₦ [BM]
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Clothes |
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Clothes in Lijiang City (China) is about the same as in Zaria (Nigeria)
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) |
35,191 ₦ [BM]
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) |
23,461 ₦ [BM]
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) |
27,371 ₦ [BM]
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes |
22,679 ₦ [BM]
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Transportation |
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Transportation in Lijiang City (China) is about the same as in Zaria (Nigeria)
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas |
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Monthly ticket public transport |
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10,000 ₦ [BM]
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) |
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Personal Care |
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Personal Care in Lijiang City (China) is about the same as in Zaria (Nigeria)
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) |
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Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) |
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) |
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4 rolls of toilet paper |
547 ₦ [BM]
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Tube of toothpaste |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city |
2,346 ₦ [BM]
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Entertainment |
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Entertainment in Lijiang City (China) is about the same as in Zaria (Nigeria)
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub |
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2 tickets to the movies |
15,641 ₦ [BM]
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) |
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) |
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) |
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1 month of gym membership in business district |
15,641 ₦ [BM]
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes |
1,173 ₦ [BM]
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