Cost of living in Nigeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,244 ₦ (43元) | 46元 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,552 ₦ (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 939 ₦ (18元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 802 ₦ (15元) | 15元 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 551 ₦ (11元) | 14元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 686 ₦ (13元) | 8元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,314 ₦ (44元) | 59元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,258 ₦ (24元) | 15元 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647 ₦ (12元) | 6.00元 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 328 ₦ (6元) | 5.17元 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,879 ₦ (55元) | 112元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 360 ₦ (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 370 ₦ (7元) | 14元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,052 ₦ (8,651元) | 9,398元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 277,945 ₦ (5,343元) | 4,947元 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,990 ₦ (403元) | 431元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 336,264 ₦ (6,464元) | 5,740元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 280,671 ₦ (5,395元) | 3,030元 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,211 ₦ (235元) | 277元 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,757 ₦ (168元) | 96元 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 84,820 ₦ (1,630元) | 2,464元 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,502 ₦ (606元) | 561元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,122 ₦ (22元) | 38元 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,192 ₦ (23元) | 47元 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,198 ₦ (138元) | 481元 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,494 ₦ (202元) | 250元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,247 ₦ (274元) | 647元 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,849 ₦ (420元) | 620元 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,792,100 ₦ (34,447元) | 134,340元 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 ₦ (2.84元) | 7元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,973 ₦ (326元) | 149元 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 969 ₦ (19元) | 37元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,812 ₦ (54元) | 46元 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,906 ₦ (133元) | 347元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,561 ₦ (30元) | 62元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,081 ₦ (21元) | 47元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,092 ₦ (21元) | 31元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 333 ₦ (6元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ₦ (9元) | 12元 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,448 ₦ (47元) | 71元 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,246 ₦ (101元) | 177元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,961 ₦ (76元) | 100元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,149 ₦ (310元) | 1,029元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,569 ₦ (338元) | 395元 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,268 ₦ (44元) | 68元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,077 ₦ (40元) | 33元 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 567 ₦ (11元) | 31元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 68,273 ₦ (1,312元) | 3,256元 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 34 ₦ (0.66元) | 0.31元 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,931 ₦ (306元) | 335元 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 463 ₦ (9元) | 22元 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,228 prices entered by 459 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 10% cheaper than in China
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