- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,350 ₦ (R$ 24) | R$ 29 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,113 ₦ (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 979 ₦ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 922 ₦ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.27 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 574 ₦ (R$ 5.87) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 646 ₦ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.81 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,189 ₦ (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,140 ₦ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.66 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 942 ₦ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.25 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 321 ₦ (R$ 3.28) | R$ 4.59 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,387 ₦ (R$ 24) | R$ 40 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 373 ₦ (R$ 3.81) | R$ 6 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 375 ₦ (R$ 3.83) | R$ 3.22 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 371,518 ₦ (R$ 3,799) | R$ 3,131 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 235,474 ₦ (R$ 2,408) | R$ 1,944 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,635 ₦ (R$ 293) | R$ 632 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 204,970 ₦ (R$ 2,096) | R$ 2,132 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 107,913 ₦ (R$ 1,103) | R$ 1,335 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,994 ₦ (R$ 194) | R$ 397 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,060 ₦ (R$ 72) | R$ 81 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 119,290 ₦ (R$ 1,220) | R$ 1,728 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,500 ₦ (R$ 343) | R$ 424 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,142 ₦ (R$ 12) | R$ 21 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,599 ₦ (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,845 ₦ (R$ 70) | R$ 204 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,919 ₦ (R$ 112) | R$ 181 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,240 ₦ (R$ 176) | R$ 337 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,566 ₦ (R$ 302) | R$ 254 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,470,950 ₦ (R$ 55,944) | R$ 87,068 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 ₦ (R$ 1.53) | R$ 4.35 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,277 ₦ (R$ 115) | R$ 201 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,712 ₦ (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,740 ₦ (R$ 18) | R$ 47 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,626 ₦ (R$ 78) | R$ 230 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,581 ₦ (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,106 ₦ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,336 ₦ (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 390 ₦ (R$ 3.99) | R$ 5.84 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 478 ₦ (R$ 4.89) | R$ 4.03 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,593 ₦ (R$ 16) | R$ 39 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,427 ₦ (R$ 55) | R$ 97 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,246 ₦ (R$ 33) | R$ 50 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,434 ₦ (R$ 178) | R$ 175 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,096 ₦ (R$ 154) | R$ 179 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,655 ₦ (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,656 ₦ (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 575 ₦ (R$ 5.88) | R$ 11 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 178,983 ₦ (R$ 1,830) | R$ 2,696 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 62 ₦ (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.22 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,751 ₦ (R$ 151) | R$ 117 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 473 ₦ (R$ 4.84) | R$ 10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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