Cost of living in Nigeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,461 ₦ (56元) | 43元 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494 ₦ (56元) | 37元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,266 ₦ (20元) | 17元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,051 ₦ (17元) | 14元 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 808 ₦ (13元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 989 ₦ (16元) | 9元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,019 ₦ (81元) | 48元 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,236 ₦ (20元) | 13元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,012 ₦ (16元) | 6元 | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 ₦ (5.90元) | 7元 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,640 ₦ (75元) | 97元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 659 ₦ (11元) | 9元 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 528 ₦ (9元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,977 ₦ (9,670元) | 13,898元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 344,756 ₦ (5,547元) | 8,379元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,473 ₦ (346元) | 462元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 319,785 ₦ (5,146元) | 6,525元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 184,708 ₦ (2,972元) | 4,376元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,649 ₦ (123元) | 516元 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,828 ₦ (287元) | 140元 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 105,832 ₦ (1,703元) | 1,829元 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,342 ₦ (1,196元) | 546元 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (29元) | 50元 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,511 ₦ (153元) | 511元 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,349 ₦ (231元) | 288元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,330 ₦ (745元) | 654元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,979 ₦ (611元) | 844元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,857,240 ₦ (126,431元) | 148,501元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 ₦ (2.94元) | 8元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,326 ₦ (134元) | 206元 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 526 ₦ (8元) | 28元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,787 ₦ (29元) | 27元 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,152 ₦ (244元) | 386元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,295 ₦ (21元) | 30元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 ₦ (18元) | 19元 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,223 ₦ (20元) | 44元 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 604 ₦ (10元) | 21元 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 529 ₦ (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,631 ₦ (26元) | 82元 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,323 ₦ (86元) | 260元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,345 ₦ (86元) | 122元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,661 ₦ (316元) | 417元 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,858 ₦ (159元) | 319元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 970 ₦ (16元) | 90元 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 596 ₦ (10元) | 31元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 579 ₦ (9元) | 19元 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 182,671 ₦ (2,939元) | 2,968元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 ₦ (0.40元) | 0.24元 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,152 ₦ (324元) | 410元 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 501 ₦ (8元) | 38元 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,429 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 19% cheaper than in China
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