- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,460 ₦ (元47) | 元53 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,906 ₦ (元36) | 元33 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,007 ₦ (元19) | 元15 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 832 ₦ (元16) | 元16 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 593 ₦ (元11) | 元16 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 662 ₦ (元13) | 元8 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,080 ₦ (元39) | 元62 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,193 ₦ (元23) | 元14 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 845 ₦ (元16) | 元7 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 345 ₦ (元7) | 元5.68 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,404 ₦ (元46) | 元113 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 380 ₦ (元7) | 元8 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 369 ₦ (元7) | 元13 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 332,937 ₦ (元6,316) | 元9,961 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 203,059 ₦ (元3,852) | 元4,873 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,010 ₦ (元512) | 元445 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 216,517 ₦ (元4,108) | 元5,401 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 119,786 ₦ (元2,272) | 元3,467 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 17,516 ₦ (元332) | 元317 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,493 ₦ (元104) | 元84 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,048 ₦ (元2,221) | 元2,420 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 38,623 ₦ (元733) | 元670 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,169 ₦ (元22) | 元40 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,491 ₦ (元28) | 元39 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,183 ₦ (元117) | 元528 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,445 ₦ (元179) | 元270 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,193 ₦ (元307) | 元621 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,338 ₦ (元500) | 元680 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,199,200 ₦ (元117,605) | 元141,253 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 152 ₦ (元2.87) | 元7 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,380 ₦ (元216) | 元146 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,672 ₦ (元32) | 元26 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,933 ₦ (元37) | 元40 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,629 ₦ (元145) | 元263 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,414 ₦ (元27) | 元30 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,122 ₦ (元21) | 元38 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,483 ₦ (元28) | 元39 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 417 ₦ (元8) | 元9 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 439 ₦ (元8) | 元13 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,439 ₦ (元27) | 元60 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,811 ₦ (元110) | 元165 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,170 ₦ (元60) | 元93 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,434 ₦ (元331) | 元826 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,701 ₦ (元317) | 元403 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,468 ₦ (元47) | 元61 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,457 ₦ (元28) | 元34 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 519 ₦ (元10) | 元32 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 231,505 ₦ (元4,392) | 元3,320 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 ₦ (元0.53) | 元0.65 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,221 ₦ (元270) | 元355 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 453 ₦ (元9) | 元21 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,667 prices entered by 698 different people.
Cost of living in Nigeria is 18% cheaper than in China
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