Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,074 ₦ (R$ 31) | R$ 28 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,369 ₦ (R$ 35) | R$ 27 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,030 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 752 ₦ (R$ 11) | R$ 3.88 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 708 ₦ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 533 ₦ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.60 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,269 ₦ (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 847 ₦ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 961 ₦ (R$ 14) | R$ 4.55 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 440 ₦ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.83 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,826 ₦ (R$ 42) | R$ 38 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 306 ₦ (R$ 4.53) | R$ 7 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 ₦ (R$ 5.35) | R$ 3.36 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 427,015 ₦ (R$ 6,322) | R$ 3,100 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 169,522 ₦ (R$ 2,510) | R$ 1,821 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,646 ₦ (R$ 469) | R$ 491 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 125,257 ₦ (R$ 1,854) | R$ 2,061 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,758 ₦ (R$ 1,714) | R$ 1,276 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,205 ₦ (R$ 314) | R$ 357 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,971 ₦ (R$ 148) | R$ 79 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 75,224 ₦ (R$ 1,114) | R$ 1,685 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,266 ₦ (R$ 463) | R$ 466 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,281 ₦ (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,646 ₦ (R$ 98) | R$ 211 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,438 ₦ (R$ 169) | R$ 193 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,911 ₦ (R$ 250) | R$ 326 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,625 ₦ (R$ 305) | R$ 249 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,702,020 ₦ (R$ 114,033) | R$ 87,981 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 144 ₦ (R$ 2.14) | R$ 4.46 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,525 ₦ (R$ 185) | R$ 224 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,669 ₦ (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,343 ₦ (R$ 35) | R$ 41 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,181 ₦ (R$ 225) | R$ 218 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,323 ₦ (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 902 ₦ (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,815 ₦ (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 354 ₦ (R$ 5.23) | R$ 5.97 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 ₦ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.10 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,337 ₦ (R$ 35) | R$ 43 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,838 ₦ (R$ 86) | R$ 94 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,848 ₦ (R$ 57) | R$ 52 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,722 ₦ (R$ 203) | R$ 219 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,860 ₦ (R$ 412) | R$ 183 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,455 ₦ (R$ 36) | R$ 25 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,814 ₦ (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 511 ₦ (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 163,040 ₦ (R$ 2,414) | R$ 3,524 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 33 ₦ (R$ 0.49) | R$ 1.27 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,561 ₦ (R$ 245) | R$ 117 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 541 ₦ (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,325 prices entered by 1,623 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 15% more expensive than in Brazil
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