Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,461 ₦ (R$ 42) | R$ 30 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494 ₦ (R$ 43) | R$ 31 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,266 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,051 ₦ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.40 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 808 ₦ (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 989 ₦ (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,019 ₦ (R$ 61) | R$ 20 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,236 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,012 ₦ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.86 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 ₦ (R$ 4.47) | R$ 5.69 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,640 ₦ (R$ 57) | R$ 43 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 659 ₦ (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 528 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.79 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,977 ₦ (R$ 7,324) | R$ 2,823 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 344,756 ₦ (R$ 4,202) | R$ 1,997 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,473 ₦ (R$ 262) | R$ 590 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 319,785 ₦ (R$ 3,897) | R$ 2,234 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 184,708 ₦ (R$ 2,251) | R$ 1,476 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,649 ₦ (R$ 93) | R$ 418 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,828 ₦ (R$ 217) | R$ 84 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 105,832 ₦ (R$ 1,290) | R$ 1,988 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,342 ₦ (R$ 906) | R$ 588 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,511 ₦ (R$ 116) | R$ 241 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,349 ₦ (R$ 175) | R$ 218 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,330 ₦ (R$ 565) | R$ 347 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,979 ₦ (R$ 463) | R$ 263 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,857,240 ₦ (R$ 95,757) | R$ 98,744 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 ₦ (R$ 2.22) | R$ 7 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,326 ₦ (R$ 101) | R$ 224 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 526 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 17 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,787 ₦ (R$ 22) | R$ 50 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,152 ₦ (R$ 185) | R$ 244 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,295 ₦ (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 ₦ (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,223 ₦ (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 604 ₦ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 529 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.63 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,631 ₦ (R$ 20) | R$ 47 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nigeria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,323 ₦ (R$ 65) | R$ 93 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,345 ₦ (R$ 65) | R$ 54 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,661 ₦ (R$ 240) | R$ 183 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,858 ₦ (R$ 120) | R$ 190 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 970 ₦ (R$ 12) | R$ 28 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 596 ₦ (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 579 ₦ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 182,671 ₦ (R$ 2,226) | R$ 3,925 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 ₦ (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.23 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,152 ₦ (R$ 246) | R$ 123 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 501 ₦ (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,578 prices entered by 2,060 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 7% more expensive than in Brazil
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