Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,522 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 37 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,202 ₦ (R$ 14) | R$ 35 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,324 ₦ (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,840 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 5.23 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,824 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,668 ₦ (R$ 5.70) | R$ 8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,071 ₦ (R$ 14) | R$ 24 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,674 ₦ (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ₦ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 887 ₦ (R$ 3.03) | R$ 6 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,218 ₦ (R$ 35) | R$ 48 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,021 ₦ (R$ 3.49) | R$ 10 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,196 ₦ (R$ 4.09) | R$ 4.47 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 584,315 ₦ (R$ 1,996) | R$ 3,880 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,490 ₦ (R$ 1,419) | R$ 2,559 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ₦ (R$ 342) | R$ 729 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 430,695 ₦ (R$ 1,471) | R$ 2,891 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 230,250 ₦ (R$ 786) | R$ 1,854 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70,000 ₦ (R$ 239) | R$ 530 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,715 ₦ (R$ 54) | R$ 95 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 299,211 ₦ (R$ 1,022) | R$ 1,878 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,000 ₦ (R$ 164) | R$ 653 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,962 ₦ (R$ 17) | R$ 30 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,644 ₦ (R$ 9) | R$ 22 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 69% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,102 ₦ (R$ 45) | R$ 257 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,682 ₦ (R$ 81) | R$ 266 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 39,530 ₦ (R$ 135) | R$ 413 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (R$ 220) | R$ 323 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 62% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (R$ 15,039) | R$ 120,674 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 848 ₦ (R$ 2.90) | R$ 5.87 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,800 ₦ (R$ 88) | R$ 245 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 65% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,044 ₦ (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,768 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 47 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,305 ₦ (R$ 63) | R$ 284 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,192 ₦ (R$ 7) | R$ 22 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,020 ₦ (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,599 ₦ (R$ 9) | R$ 19 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,004 ₦ (R$ 3.43) | R$ 8 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 ₦ (R$ 3.66) | R$ 5.61 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,392 ₦ (R$ 8) | R$ 56 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,140 ₦ (R$ 120) | R$ 113 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,974 ₦ (R$ 27) | R$ 59 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,400 ₦ (R$ 39) | R$ 237 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,112 ₦ (R$ 117) | R$ 231 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,484 ₦ (R$ 19) | R$ 33 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,331 ₦ (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,077 ₦ (R$ 3.68) | R$ 11 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 298,218 ₦ (R$ 1,019) | R$ 3,590 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,295 ₦ (R$ 45) | R$ 138 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 ₦ (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,706 prices entered by 1,758 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 52% cheaper than in Brazil
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