- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Modesto, California
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Modesto, California, United States compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Modesto, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,054 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,605 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 421% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.19 (1,502 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (318 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.59 (926 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.69 (961 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.08 (1,818 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.29 (818 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (441 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (1,112 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,480 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (656 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.54 (552 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Modesto, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,626 (581,954 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,131 (404,776 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $233 (83,332 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $947 (339,084 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $834 (298,748 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $154 (55,151 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (15,804 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (121,064 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (35,341 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (5,118 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (6,091 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Modesto, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (14,545 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (12,223 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (27,303 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (30,382 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Modesto, California (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,076 (7,545,208 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (279 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (14,186 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (3,642 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Modesto, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,496 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (8,913 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (45,487 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.79 (2,071 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (1,244 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (1,496 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.70 (968 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (559 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (6,214 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Modesto, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (15,239 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (7,791 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (25,916 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (21,256 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,142 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (2,258 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (2,170 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (152,813 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $19 (6,846 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,717 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Modesto, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,266,102 ₦
($6,330)
in Modesto, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,900,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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