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Cost of living in Santander, Spain compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Santander (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (5,004 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (2,770 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 454% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (1,439 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 188% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (421 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.76 (780 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (1,019 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (2,323 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (657 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (620 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (394 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,944 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.43 (635 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (323 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Santander (Spain) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €710 (314,492 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €524 (232,236 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (64,811 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €488 (216,216 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €371 (164,352 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €90 (39,884 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (16,298 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €463 (205,117 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (37,668 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.50 (2,437 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (3,877 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Santander (Spain) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (29,755 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (12,704 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (36,929 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (39,145 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Santander (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,439 (9,057,704 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (588 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (12,497 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Santander (Spain) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.62 (2,489 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (6,204 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (28,066 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.65 (1,618 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.92 (1,293 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (1,477 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (643 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (698 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (6,315 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Santander (Spain) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (12,282 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (6,726 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (35,658 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (19,105 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (2,797 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.87 (829 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.22 (1,428 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (84 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (19,942 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.79 (2,121 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on March 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santander (Spain) is 15% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 990,859 ₦
(€2,236)
in Santander
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
859,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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