- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,288 ₦ (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,990 ₦ (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 ₦ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 863 ₦ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.26 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 574 ₦ (R$ 5.88) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 624 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.65 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,080 ₦ (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,187 ₦ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.61 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 931 ₦ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.26 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 339 ₦ (R$ 3.47) | R$ 4.57 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,371 ₦ (R$ 24) | R$ 40 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 374 ₦ (R$ 3.83) | R$ 6 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 374 ₦ (R$ 3.83) | R$ 3.21 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 327,096 ₦ (R$ 3,350) | R$ 3,131 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 265,824 ₦ (R$ 2,723) | R$ 1,947 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,010 ₦ (R$ 277) | R$ 619 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 234,517 ₦ (R$ 2,402) | R$ 2,114 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 125,903 ₦ (R$ 1,290) | R$ 1,325 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 16,128 ₦ (R$ 165) | R$ 405 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,064 ₦ (R$ 62) | R$ 84 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 115,445 ₦ (R$ 1,182) | R$ 1,731 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,316 ₦ (R$ 362) | R$ 430 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,101 ₦ (R$ 11) | R$ 21 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,488 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,787 ₦ (R$ 70) | R$ 204 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,295 ₦ (R$ 105) | R$ 183 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,193 ₦ (R$ 166) | R$ 328 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,800 ₦ (R$ 285) | R$ 259 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,470,950 ₦ (R$ 56,038) | R$ 86,110 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 ₦ (R$ 1.58) | R$ 4.28 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,211 ₦ (R$ 105) | R$ 202 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,599 ₦ (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,933 ₦ (R$ 20) | R$ 46 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,156 ₦ (R$ 73) | R$ 236 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,414 ₦ (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,145 ₦ (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,441 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 402 ₦ (R$ 4.12) | R$ 6 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 487 ₦ (R$ 4.99) | R$ 4.04 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,476 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 39 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,419 ₦ (R$ 56) | R$ 96 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,209 ₦ (R$ 33) | R$ 50 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,434 ₦ (R$ 179) | R$ 176 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,524 ₦ (R$ 159) | R$ 174 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,556 ₦ (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,457 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 562 ₦ (R$ 5.76) | R$ 11 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 186,359 ₦ (R$ 1,909) | R$ 2,728 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 ₦ (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.12 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,882 ₦ (R$ 152) | R$ 116 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 471 ₦ (R$ 4.82) | R$ 10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 23% cheaper than in Brazil
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