- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,344 ₦ (元41) | 元54 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,827 ₦ (元32) | 元33 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,024 ₦ (元18) | 元16 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 782 ₦ (元14) | 元16 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 598 ₦ (元10) | 元15 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 649 ₦ (元11) | 元8 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,807 ₦ (元32) | 元64 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,108 ₦ (元19) | 元14 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 765 ₦ (元13) | 元7 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 349 ₦ (元6) | 元5.24 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,232 ₦ (元39) | 元107 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 386 ₦ (元7) | 元8 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 356 ₦ (元6) | 元13 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 335,964 ₦ (元5,881) | 元10,386 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 279,020 ₦ (元4,884) | 元5,355 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,356 ₦ (元549) | 元443 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 221,084 ₦ (元3,870) | 元5,264 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 206,340 ₦ (元3,612) | 元3,950 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,610 ₦ (元326) | 元323 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,660 ₦ (元117) | 元98 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 138,110 ₦ (元2,418) | 元2,433 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,921 ₦ (元699) | 元691 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,157 ₦ (元20) | 元42 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,253 ₦ (元22) | 元34 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,658 ₦ (元117) | 元559 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,086 ₦ (元159) | 元275 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,816 ₦ (元312) | 元644 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,379 ₦ (元444) | 元711 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,376,070 ₦ (元76,601) | 元146,954 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 ₦ (元2.55) | 元7 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,334 ₦ (元198) | 元158 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,403 ₦ (元25) | 元26 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,713 ₦ (元47) | 元37 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,784 ₦ (元136) | 元418 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,841 ₦ (元32) | 元34 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 980 ₦ (元17) | 元41 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,380 ₦ (元24) | 元35 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 ₦ (元8) | 元10 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 400 ₦ (元7) | 元11 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,336 ₦ (元23) | 元64 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,244 ₦ (元127) | 元166 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,028 ₦ (元53) | 元98 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,335 ₦ (元356) | 元846 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,345 ₦ (元339) | 元405 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,789 ₦ (元49) | 元66 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,541 ₦ (元27) | 元34 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 452 ₦ (元8) | 元35 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 252,374 ₦ (元4,418) | 元3,272 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 86 ₦ (元1.51) | 元8 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,609 ₦ (元238) | 元413 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 415 ₦ (元7) | 元20 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01750
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,648 prices entered by 742 different people.
Cost of living in Nigeria is 33% cheaper than in China
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