- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Nigeria
- Niigata
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Niigata, Japan compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Niigata (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 (4,011 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥650 (2,168 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 334% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥179 (597 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥199 (664 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (1,334 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (2,334 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (1,017 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,500 (8,337 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (667 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 (514 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Niigata (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥200,000 (666,995 ₦) | - | - | |
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 (166,749 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥50,000 (166,749 ₦) | - | - | |
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 (16,675 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥100,000 (333,497 ₦) | - | - | |
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 (26,680 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,000 (33,350 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (26,680 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (66,699 ₦) | - | - | |
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 (527 ₦) | - | - | |
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 (9,338 ₦) | - | - | |
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 (1,501 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥158 (527 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (333 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (1,000 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,800 (16,008 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Niigata (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (13,340 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (12,006 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,000 (53,360 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (20,010 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (2,668 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (1,501 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (1,667 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥30 (100 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,000 (23,345 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (1,467 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on December 21, 2016.
Exchange rate:
3.335
NGN
/
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 2,040,626 ₦
(¥611,886)
in Niigata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,830,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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