- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Nigeria
- Niigata
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Niigata, Japan compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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Zaria has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niigata (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 (3,742 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥650 (2,023 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥179 (557 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥199 (619 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (1,245 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (2,178 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (949 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,500 (7,779 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (622 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 (479 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Niigata (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥200,000 (622,334 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥50,000 (155,584 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥50,000 (155,584 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (15,558 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥100,000 (311,167 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Niigata (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (24,893 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,000 (31,117 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (24,893 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (62,233 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Niigata (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥158 (492 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Niigata (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,800 (8,713 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥450 (1,400 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥158 (492 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (311 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (934 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,800 (14,936 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Niigata (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (12,447 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (11,202 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,000 (49,787 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (18,670 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (2,489 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (1,400 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (1,556 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥30 (93 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,000 (21,782 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (1,369 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 21, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niigata (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,219,496 ₦
(¥713,281)
in Niigata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,980,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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