- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,288 ₦ (44元) | 53元 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,990 ₦ (38元) | 33元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 ₦ (19元) | 15元 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 863 ₦ (17元) | 16元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 574 ₦ (11元) | 16元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 624 ₦ (12元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,080 ₦ (40元) | 63元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,187 ₦ (23元) | 13元 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 931 ₦ (18元) | 7元 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 339 ₦ (6元) | 5.65元 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,371 ₦ (45元) | 114元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 374 ₦ (7元) | 8元 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 374 ₦ (7元) | 12元 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 327,096 ₦ (6,264元) | 9,730元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 265,824 ₦ (5,090元) | 4,503元 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,010 ₦ (517元) | 430元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 234,517 ₦ (4,491元) | 5,710元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 125,903 ₦ (2,411元) | 3,485元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 16,128 ₦ (309元) | 304元 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,064 ₦ (116元) | 88元 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 115,445 ₦ (2,211元) | 2,265元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,316 ₦ (676元) | 678元 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,101 ₦ (21元) | 40元 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,488 ₦ (28元) | 39元 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,787 ₦ (130元) | 554元 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,295 ₦ (197元) | 280元 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,193 ₦ (310元) | 619元 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,800 ₦ (532元) | 672元 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,470,950 ₦ (104,768元) | 145,666元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 ₦ (2.96元) | 7元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,211 ₦ (196元) | 154元 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,599 ₦ (31元) | 26元 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,933 ₦ (37元) | 32元 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,156 ₦ (137元) | 425元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,414 ₦ (27元) | 30元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,145 ₦ (22元) | 37元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,441 ₦ (28元) | 38元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 402 ₦ (8元) | 10元 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 487 ₦ (9元) | 14元 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,476 ₦ (28元) | 59元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,419 ₦ (104元) | 159元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,209 ₦ (61元) | 86元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,434 ₦ (334元) | 723元 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,524 ₦ (297元) | 375元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,556 ₦ (49元) | 60元 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,457 ₦ (28元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 562 ₦ (11元) | 34元 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 186,359 ₦ (3,569元) | 3,309元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 ₦ (0.83元) | 0.98元 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,882 ₦ (285元) | 300元 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 471 ₦ (9元) | 20元 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 19% cheaper than in China
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