Cost of living in Nigeria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,197 ₦ (28元) | 42元 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,250 ₦ (19元) | 39元 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,207 ₦ (14元) | 14元 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,143 ₦ (5.14元) | 14元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,479 ₦ (11元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,495 ₦ (7元) | 10元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,933 ₦ (27元) | 50元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,488 ₦ (16元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,733 ₦ (12元) | 6元 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,037 ₦ (4.67元) | 6元 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,593 ₦ (43元) | 89元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,084 ₦ (4.88元) | 8元 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,323 ₦ (5.95元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,222,680 ₦ (10,000元) | 12,713元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,328,290 ₦ (5,976元) | 5,917元 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 153,894 ₦ (692元) | 450元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 844,148 ₦ (3,798元) | 6,564元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 754,176 ₦ (3,393元) | 3,518元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240,561 ₦ (1,082元) | 296元 | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,675 ₦ (129元) | 100元 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 387,079 ₦ (1,742元) | 1,460元 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 126,450 ₦ (569元) | 553元 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,193 ₦ (10元) | 43元 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,985 ₦ (13元) | 55元 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 75% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,024 ₦ (77元) | 418元 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,682 ₦ (71元) | 296元 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,968 ₦ (207元) | 553元 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 ₦ (225元) | 705元 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 ₦ (22,496元) | 148,726元 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,034 ₦ (4.65元) | 8元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34,491 ₦ (155元) | 228元 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 66% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,044 ₦ (18元) | 42元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,768 ₦ (8元) | 59元 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,619 ₦ (79元) | 114元 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,474 ₦ (20元) | 67元 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,749 ₦ (8元) | 57元 | - 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,834 ₦ (17元) | 25元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,923 ₦ (13元) | 6元 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,338 ₦ (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,631 ₦ (16元) | 85元 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nigeria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,872 ₦ (197元) | 178元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,069 ₦ (50元) | 105元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,224 ₦ (68元) | 1,179元 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,055 ₦ (189元) | 320元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,541 ₦ (20元) | 81元 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,331 ₦ (15元) | 28元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,421 ₦ (6元) | 19元 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 298,218 ₦ (1,342元) | 3,924元 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,159 ₦ (154元) | 412元 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 ₦ (11元) | 25元 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,028 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 35% cheaper than in China
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