Cost of living in Nigeria compared to China
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,597 ₦ (40元) | 46元 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,245 ₦ (50元) | 40元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,758 ₦ (27元) | 16元 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,508 ₦ (23元) | 18元 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,104 ₦ (17元) | 19元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,146 ₦ (18元) | 11元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,311 ₦ (20元) | 63元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,908 ₦ (29元) | 15元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,283 ₦ (20元) | 6元 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 511 ₦ (8元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,367 ₦ (52元) | 118元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,012 ₦ (16元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 615 ₦ (9元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,087,280 ₦ (16,774元) | 15,059元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 480,899 ₦ (7,419元) | 9,006元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,320 ₦ (776元) | 421元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 441,651 ₦ (6,813元) | 7,547元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 270,421 ₦ (4,172元) | 4,347元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,318 ₦ (1,239元) | 262元 | + 373% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,872 ₦ (276元) | 115元 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 97,009 ₦ (1,497元) | 1,143元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,399 ₦ (870元) | 589元 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,433 ₦ (99元) | 39元 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 ₦ (23元) | 51元 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,462 ₦ (131元) | 529元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,300 ₦ (190元) | 248元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,695 ₦ (443元) | 626元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,497 ₦ (455元) | 828元 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,000,000 ₦ (123,417元) | 161,247元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 279 ₦ (4.30元) | 9元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,283 ₦ (297元) | 204元 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 383 ₦ (5.90元) | 39元 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,629 ₦ (25元) | 27元 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,489 ₦ (301元) | 391元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,247 ₦ (35元) | 53元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 ₦ (13元) | 33元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,660 ₦ (26元) | 34元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 651 ₦ (10元) | 13元 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 663 ₦ (10元) | 15元 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,692 ₦ (26元) | 74元 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,546 ₦ (132元) | 265元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,169 ₦ (95元) | 110元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,826 ₦ (136元) | 1,294元 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,024 ₦ (263元) | 348元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,233 ₦ (50元) | 79元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,074 ₦ (17元) | 29元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 ₦ (8元) | 18元 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 137,406 ₦ (2,120元) | 3,321元 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (0.37元) | 0.20元 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,543 ₦ (317元) | 410元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 519 ₦ (8元) | 24元 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,666 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is about the same as in China
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