- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- China
- Comparison
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 | 2,471 ₦ (元45) | 元53 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,941 ₦ (元35) | 元33 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 980 ₦ (元18) | 元16 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 821 ₦ (元15) | 元16 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 593 ₦ (元11) | 元16 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 ₦ (元12) | 元8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,768 ₦ (元32) | 元61 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,079 ₦ (元20) | 元14 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 844 ₦ (元15) | 元7 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 ₦ (元6) | 元5.48 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,472 ₦ (元45) | 元110 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 401 ₦ (元7) | 元8 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 365 ₦ (元7) | 元12 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 319,343 ₦ (元5,800) | 元10,079 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 218,393 ₦ (元3,967) | 元4,984 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,717 ₦ (元449) | 元459 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 233,341 ₦ (元4,238) | 元5,239 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 159,447 ₦ (元2,896) | 元3,610 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,589 ₦ (元428) | 元338 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,539 ₦ (元119) | 元84 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 135,770 ₦ (元2,466) | 元2,367 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,311 ₦ (元678) | 元657 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,700 ₦ (元31) | 元39 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,400 ₦ (元25) | 元36 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,129 ₦ (元129) | 元546 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,395 ₦ (元171) | 元260 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,854 ₦ (元306) | 元611 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,764 ₦ (元468) | 元604 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,706,360 ₦ (元85,485) | 元143,255 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 145 ₦ (元2.64) | 元7 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,173 ₦ (元203) | 元153 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,440 ₦ (元26) | 元25 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,467 ₦ (元45) | 元43 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,565 ₦ (元137) | 元265 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,578 ₦ (元29) | 元31 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 990 ₦ (元18) | 元44 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,562 ₦ (元28) | 元38 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 482 ₦ (元9) | 元9 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 473 ₦ (元9) | 元12 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,405 ₦ (元26) | 元60 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,564 ₦ (元119) | 元173 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,251 ₦ (元59) | 元98 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,756 ₦ (元395) | 元818 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,006 ₦ (元327) | 元416 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,462 ₦ (元45) | 元64 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,630 ₦ (元30) | 元34 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 523 ₦ (元10) | 元35 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 246,077 ₦ (元4,470) | 元3,329 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 ₦ (元0.65) | 元0.51 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,316 ₦ (元242) | 元431 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 435 ₦ (元8) | 元20 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,484 prices entered by 724 different people.
Cost of living in Nigeria is 22% cheaper than in China
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