- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Nigeria
- Niigata
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Niigata, Japan compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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 (3,915 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥650 (2,116 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥179 (583 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥199 (648 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (1,302 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (2,278 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (993 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,500 (8,137 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (651 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 (501 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Niigata (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥200,000 (650,995 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (162,749 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥50,000 (162,749 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (16,275 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥100,000 (325,497 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (26,040 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,000 (32,550 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (26,040 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (65,099 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (514 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (9,114 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (1,465 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥158 (514 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (325 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (976 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,800 (15,624 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Niigata (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (13,020 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (11,718 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,000 (52,080 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (19,530 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (2,604 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (1,465 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (1,627 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥30 (98 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,000 (22,785 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (1,432 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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:
3.255
NGN
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JPY
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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 2,095,068 ₦
(¥643,651)
in Niigata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,870,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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