Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,244 ₦ (R$ 27) | R$ 29 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,552 ₦ (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 939 ₦ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 802 ₦ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.32 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 551 ₦ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 686 ₦ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.61 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,314 ₦ (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,258 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.96 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647 ₦ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 328 ₦ (R$ 3.97) | R$ 4.53 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,879 ₦ (R$ 35) | R$ 39 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 360 ₦ (R$ 4.34) | R$ 7 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 370 ₦ (R$ 4.47) | R$ 3.31 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,052 ₦ (R$ 5,435) | R$ 3,240 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 277,945 ₦ (R$ 3,356) | R$ 1,910 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,990 ₦ (R$ 253) | R$ 564 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 336,264 ₦ (R$ 4,061) | R$ 2,037 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 280,671 ₦ (R$ 3,389) | R$ 1,338 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,211 ₦ (R$ 147) | R$ 343 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,757 ₦ (R$ 106) | R$ 79 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 84,820 ₦ (R$ 1,024) | R$ 1,537 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,502 ₦ (R$ 380) | R$ 428 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,122 ₦ (R$ 14) | R$ 23 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,192 ₦ (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,198 ₦ (R$ 87) | R$ 199 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,494 ₦ (R$ 127) | R$ 171 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,247 ₦ (R$ 172) | R$ 306 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,849 ₦ (R$ 264) | R$ 243 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,792,100 ₦ (R$ 21,641) | R$ 88,691 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 ₦ (R$ 1.78) | R$ 4.35 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,973 ₦ (R$ 205) | R$ 211 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 969 ₦ (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,812 ₦ (R$ 34) | R$ 43 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,906 ₦ (R$ 83) | R$ 241 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,561 ₦ (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,081 ₦ (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,092 ₦ (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 333 ₦ (R$ 4.03) | R$ 5.27 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ₦ (R$ 5.89) | R$ 3.66 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,448 ₦ (R$ 30) | R$ 37 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,246 ₦ (R$ 63) | R$ 100 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,961 ₦ (R$ 48) | R$ 51 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,149 ₦ (R$ 195) | R$ 219 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,569 ₦ (R$ 212) | R$ 177 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,268 ₦ (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,077 ₦ (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 567 ₦ (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 68,273 ₦ (R$ 824) | R$ 2,791 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 34 ₦ (R$ 0.41) | R$ 1.17 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,010 ₦ (R$ 181) | R$ 114 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 463 ₦ (R$ 5.59) | R$ 10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,454 prices entered by 1,325 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is about the same as in Brazil
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