Cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California, United States compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (4,819 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,303 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 361% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.67 (1,825 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (297 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.56 (1,147 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (1,569 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (2,554 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.22 (1,038 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (515 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.18 (1,024 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (5,402 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.27 (732 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (656 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,500 (804,936 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,779 (572,796 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (44,465 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,553 (500,031 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,078 (347,271 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $105 (33,711 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (15,312 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $400 (128,693 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $160 (51,520 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (2,494 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (7,406 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (13,605 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (14,270 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (28,175 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (41,860 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,141 (7,129,531 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (253 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (12,880 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.67 (1,825 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $68 (21,735 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (27,370 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (2,454 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (1,001 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.90 (1,900 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (993 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (556 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (6,440 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (17,315 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (8,077 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (43,873 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (28,290 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (2,928 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (1,369 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (1,871 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $108 (34,615 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.07 (21 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (16,851 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,253 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 310 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,652,883 ₦
($8,239)
in San Luis Obispo, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,210,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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