Cost of living in Nigeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,074 ₦ (35元) | 54元 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,369 ₦ (40元) | 36元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,030 ₦ (18元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 752 ₦ (13元) | 14元 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 708 ₦ (12元) | 14元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 533 ₦ (9元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,269 ₦ (56元) | 56元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 847 ₦ (14元) | 13元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 961 ₦ (16元) | 7元 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 440 ₦ (7元) | 6元 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,826 ₦ (48元) | 109元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 306 ₦ (5.20元) | 9元 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 ₦ (6元) | 10元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 427,015 ₦ (7,260元) | 7,537元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 169,522 ₦ (2,882元) | 4,597元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,646 ₦ (538元) | 416元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 125,257 ₦ (2,130元) | 6,994元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,758 ₦ (1,968元) | 3,863元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,205 ₦ (361元) | 264元 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,971 ₦ (170元) | 87元 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 75,224 ₦ (1,279元) | 2,180元 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,266 ₦ (532元) | 614元 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,281 ₦ (22元) | 46元 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₦ (17元) | 45元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,646 ₦ (113元) | 370元 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,438 ₦ (194元) | 226元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,911 ₦ (288元) | 582元 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,625 ₦ (351元) | 519元 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,702,020 ₦ (130,945元) | 160,747元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 144 ₦ (2.45元) | 6元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,525 ₦ (213元) | 177元 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,669 ₦ (28元) | 29元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,343 ₦ (40元) | 35元 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,181 ₦ (258元) | 488元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,323 ₦ (22元) | 31元 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 902 ₦ (15元) | 38元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,815 ₦ (31元) | 33元 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 354 ₦ (6元) | 9元 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 ₦ (9元) | 10元 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,337 ₦ (40元) | 86元 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,838 ₦ (99元) | 195元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,848 ₦ (65元) | 95元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,722 ₦ (233元) | 996元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,860 ₦ (474元) | 413元 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,455 ₦ (42元) | 71元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,814 ₦ (31元) | 34元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 511 ₦ (9元) | 32元 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 163,040 ₦ (2,772元) | 3,170元 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 33 ₦ (0.56元) | 0.55元 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,561 ₦ (282元) | 370元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 541 ₦ (9元) | 22元 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,557 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 21% cheaper than in China
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