Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Hungary
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Nigeria is 62% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Nigeria | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 ₦ (756 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,062 ₦ (910 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,111 ₦ (473 Ft) | 969 Ft | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,475 ₦ (330 Ft) | 420 Ft | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,418 ₦ (318 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,156 ₦ (259 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,338 ₦ (1,195 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,391 ₦ (536 Ft) | 543 Ft | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,674 ₦ (375 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 633 ₦ (142 Ft) | 367 Ft | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,146 ₦ (1,152 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 944 ₦ (211 Ft) | 638 Ft | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 821 ₦ (184 Ft) | 394 Ft | - 53% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Nigeria is 49% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Nigeria | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,378 ₦ (112,058 Ft) | 346,882 Ft | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,556 ₦ (93,062 Ft) | 255,163 Ft | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,393 ₦ (16,884 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,355 ₦ (129,072 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 422,304 ₦ (94,573 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,180 ₦ (18,628 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,277 ₦ (4,989 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | 211,206 ₦ (47,299 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 81,049 ₦ (18,151 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,530 ₦ (791 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | - 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,830 Ft | - | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in Nigeria is 70% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Nigeria | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,187 ₦ (2,281 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,289 ₦ (5,663 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,870 ₦ (7,361 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | - 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (14,429 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Nigeria is 58% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Nigeria | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (986,021 Ft) | 10,249,600 Ft | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 627 ₦ (140 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 28,552 ₦ (6,394 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 74% | |||
Personal Care in Nigeria is 74% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Nigeria | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,328 ₦ (297 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,789 ₦ (1,520 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (3,789 Ft) | 20,303 Ft | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,283 ₦ (511 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | - 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,813 ₦ (630 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (407 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 541 ₦ (121 Ft) | 850 Ft | - 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 773 ₦ (173 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | - 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,222 ₦ (498 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 72% | |||
Entertainment in Nigeria is 72% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Nigeria | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,241 ₦ (2,517 Ft) | 10,182 Ft | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,881 ₦ (1,765 Ft) | 5,014 Ft | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 ₦ (4,479 Ft) | 16,653 Ft | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33,366 ₦ (7,472 Ft) | 16,679 Ft | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,778 ₦ (3,533 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 816 Ft | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (224 Ft) | 806 Ft | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (11,064 Ft) | 246,317 Ft | - 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 ₦ (3 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,432 ₦ (3,008 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,214 ₦ (496 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 870 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 61% cheaper than in Hungary
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