Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 77% | |||
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Food in Nigeria is 77% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nigeria | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 ₦ (AU$3.22) | AU$23 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,062 ₦ (AU$3.87) | AU$15 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,111 ₦ (AU$2.01) | AU$7 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,475 ₦ (AU$1.41) | AU$2.04 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,418 ₦ (AU$1.35) | AU$7 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,156 ₦ (AU$1.10) | AU$6 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,338 ₦ (AU$5.09) | AU$10 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,391 ₦ (AU$2.28) | AU$5.14 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,674 ₦ (AU$1.60) | AU$3.62 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 633 ₦ (AU$0.60) | AU$7 | - 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,146 ₦ (AU$4.90) | AU$21 | - 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 944 ₦ (AU$0.90) | AU$3.70 | - 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 821 ₦ (AU$0.78) | AU$3.35 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Nigeria is 80% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nigeria | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,378 ₦ (AU$477) | AU$4,709 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,556 ₦ (AU$396) | AU$3,109 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,393 ₦ (AU$72) | AU$214 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,355 ₦ (AU$549) | AU$2,788 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 422,304 ₦ (AU$402) | AU$2,151 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,180 ₦ (AU$79) | AU$174 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,277 ₦ (AU$21) | AU$76 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 211,206 ₦ (AU$201) | AU$793 | - 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 81,049 ₦ (AU$77) | AU$288 | - 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,530 ₦ (AU$3.36) | AU$18 | - 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$48 | - | |
Clothes | - 80% | |||
Clothes in Nigeria is 80% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nigeria | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,187 ₦ (AU$10) | AU$129 | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,289 ₦ (AU$24) | AU$95 | - 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,870 ₦ (AU$31) | AU$179 | - 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (AU$61) | AU$209 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 81% | |||
Transportation in Nigeria is 81% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nigeria | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (AU$4,195) | AU$38,866 | - 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 627 ₦ (AU$0.60) | AU$1.99 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 28,552 ₦ (AU$27) | AU$185 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 76% | |||
Personal Care in Nigeria is 76% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nigeria | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,328 ₦ (AU$1.27) | AU$7 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,789 ₦ (AU$6) | AU$19 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (AU$16) | AU$81 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,283 ₦ (AU$2.18) | AU$9 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,813 ₦ (AU$2.68) | AU$5.56 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (AU$1.73) | AU$9 | - 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 541 ₦ (AU$0.52) | AU$4.36 | - 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 773 ₦ (AU$0.74) | AU$5.30 | - 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,222 ₦ (AU$2.12) | AU$36 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 88% | |||
Entertainment in Nigeria is 88% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Nigeria | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,241 ₦ (AU$11) | AU$68 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,881 ₦ (AU$8) | AU$46 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 ₦ (AU$19) | AU$262 | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33,366 ₦ (AU$32) | AU$127 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,778 ₦ (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$5.10 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (AU$0.95) | AU$11 | - 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (AU$47) | AU$1,070 | - 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 ₦ (AU$0.01) | AU$0.95 | - 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,432 ₦ (AU$13) | AU$92 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,214 ₦ (AU$2.11) | AU$43 | - 95% | |
TOTAL | - 81% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,121 prices entered by 414 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 81% cheaper than in Australia
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