- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,350 ₦ (44元) | 51元 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,113 ₦ (39元) | 34元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 979 ₦ (18元) | 15元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 922 ₦ (17元) | 15元 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 574 ₦ (11元) | 16元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 646 ₦ (12元) | 8元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,189 ₦ (41元) | 58元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,140 ₦ (21元) | 13元 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 942 ₦ (18元) | 7元 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 321 ₦ (5.98元) | 5.63元 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,387 ₦ (44元) | 114元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 373 ₦ (7元) | 8元 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 375 ₦ (7元) | 12元 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 371,518 ₦ (6,912元) | 9,408元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 235,474 ₦ (4,381元) | 4,307元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,635 ₦ (533元) | 439元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 204,970 ₦ (3,813元) | 5,706元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 107,913 ₦ (2,008元) | 3,520元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,994 ₦ (353元) | 311元 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,060 ₦ (131元) | 86元 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 119,290 ₦ (2,219元) | 2,153元 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,500 ₦ (623元) | 681元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,142 ₦ (21元) | 37元 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,599 ₦ (48元) | 38元 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,845 ₦ (127元) | 553元 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,919 ₦ (203元) | 260元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,240 ₦ (321元) | 624元 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,566 ₦ (550元) | 694元 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,470,950 ₦ (101,779元) | 143,509元 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 ₦ (2.79元) | 7元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,277 ₦ (210元) | 156元 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,712 ₦ (32元) | 26元 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,740 ₦ (32元) | 30元 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,626 ₦ (142元) | 493元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,581 ₦ (29元) | 29元 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,106 ₦ (21元) | 36元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,336 ₦ (25元) | 36元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 390 ₦ (7元) | 9元 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 478 ₦ (9元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,593 ₦ (30元) | 59元 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,427 ₦ (101元) | 148元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,246 ₦ (60元) | 86元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,434 ₦ (324元) | 752元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,096 ₦ (281元) | 367元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,655 ₦ (49元) | 59元 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,656 ₦ (31元) | 34元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 575 ₦ (11元) | 33元 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 178,983 ₦ (3,330元) | 3,239元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 62 ₦ (1.15元) | 0.99元 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,751 ₦ (274元) | 309元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 473 ₦ (9元) | 20元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 17% cheaper than in China
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