- Cost of Living
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- Modesto, California
- Zaria
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Cost of living in Modesto, California, United States compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 25% | |||
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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 (4,944 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,732 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 446% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.19 (1,506 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 201% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (334 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.85 (1,022 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.94 (1,057 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (1,980 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.52 (905 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.27 (456 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (917 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,454 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (658 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.67 (601 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Modesto, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,646 (590,918 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,160 (416,361 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $245 (87,808 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $919 (329,875 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $849 (304,829 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $161 (57,704 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (16,580 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $354 (127,014 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (44,724 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (4,714 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (6,254 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Modesto, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (15,186 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (12,804 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (27,380 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (31,251 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Modesto, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,044 (7,913,760 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (269 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (14,719 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Modesto, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,693 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (10,770 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $78 (27,915 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (2,237 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.73 (1,338 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.16 (1,493 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.94 (1,054 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (617 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (6,696 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Modesto, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (15,289 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (7,451 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (29,990 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (21,540 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,154 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.71 (2,050 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.76 (2,068 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (153,869 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $21 (7,428 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,587 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
359.000
NGN
/
USD
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Cost of living in Modesto, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,288,165 ₦
($6,374)
in Modesto, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,910,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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