- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin, United States compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (3,949 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,402 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 380% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (1,743 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (294 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (908 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.28 (1,536 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.61 (2,012 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (1,018 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.28 (460 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (682 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (3,590 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (676 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (816 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,877 (673,961 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,424 (511,047 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $119 (42,885 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,027 (368,514 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $793 (284,665 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $63 (22,450 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (16,683 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $372 (133,534 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (41,745 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (4,412 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (9,712 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (15,548 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (11,129 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (26,103 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (30,580 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (7,180,000 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (225 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (20,463 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (10,733 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,659 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (3,680 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $175 (62,693 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.45 (1,957 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (1,272 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.71 (1,690 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.86 (1,028 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (734 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (7,223 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (14,174 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (7,266 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (44,805 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (16,155 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,148 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.42 (1,228 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.40 (1,939 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (153,803 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (43 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (15,976 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,585 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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NGN
/
USD
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Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,689,177 ₦
($7,491)
in Madison, Wisconsin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,040,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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