Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,119 ₦ (R$ 14) | R$ 36 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,174 ₦ (R$ 21) | R$ 35 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,563 ₦ (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,441 ₦ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.47 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,270 ₦ (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 991 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,753 ₦ (R$ 18) | R$ 25 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,293 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,917 ₦ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.74 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 657 ₦ (R$ 4.26) | R$ 5.91 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,267 ₦ (R$ 28) | R$ 44 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 750 ₦ (R$ 4.86) | R$ 9 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 678 ₦ (R$ 4.40) | R$ 4.96 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 451,523 ₦ (R$ 2,927) | R$ 3,797 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 228,437 ₦ (R$ 1,481) | R$ 2,489 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,443 ₦ (R$ 424) | R$ 604 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 514,982 ₦ (R$ 3,339) | R$ 2,697 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 466,568 ₦ (R$ 3,025) | R$ 1,667 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 126,232 ₦ (R$ 818) | R$ 597 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,590 ₦ (R$ 127) | R$ 90 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,281 ₦ (R$ 1,234) | R$ 1,960 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,787 ₦ (R$ 465) | R$ 648 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,559 ₦ (R$ 23) | R$ 30 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,848 ₦ (R$ 83) | R$ 258 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,978 ₦ (R$ 123) | R$ 255 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,493 ₦ (R$ 237) | R$ 408 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,715 ₦ (R$ 452) | R$ 315 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,616,260 ₦ (R$ 36,409) | R$ 117,380 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 ₦ (R$ 3.15) | R$ 5.49 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,349 ₦ (R$ 197) | R$ 235 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 936 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 21 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,438 ₦ (R$ 55) | R$ 46 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (R$ 110) | R$ 259 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,431 ₦ (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,005 ₦ (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,872 ₦ (R$ 12) | R$ 19 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 779 ₦ (R$ 5.05) | R$ 7 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 794 ₦ (R$ 5.15) | R$ 5.40 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,771 ₦ (R$ 11) | R$ 55 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,066 ₦ (R$ 78) | R$ 110 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,082 ₦ (R$ 52) | R$ 64 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,012 ₦ (R$ 84) | R$ 238 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,534 ₦ (R$ 295) | R$ 206 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,738 ₦ (R$ 44) | R$ 29 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 ₦ (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (R$ 320) | R$ 4,322 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,745 ₦ (R$ 115) | R$ 131 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,413 ₦ (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,360 prices entered by 1,803 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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