Cost of living in Nigeria compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,597 ₦ (₨463) | ₨376 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,245 ₦ (₨579) | ₨331 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,945 ₦ (₨347) | ₨167 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,508 ₦ (₨269) | ₨57 | + 369% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,119 ₦ (₨200) | ₨91 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,146 ₦ (₨205) | ₨38 | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,311 ₦ (₨234) | ₨253 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,908 ₦ (₨341) | ₨151 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,283 ₦ (₨229) | ₨31 | + 630% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 511 ₦ (₨91) | ₨171 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,826 ₦ (₨683) | ₨788 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 621 ₦ (₨111) | ₨90 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 638 ₦ (₨114) | ₨37 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,041,510 ₦ (₨185,892) | ₨37,186 | + 400% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 426,501 ₦ (₨76,123) | ₨23,125 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,320 ₦ (₨8,981) | ₨5,799 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 441,651 ₦ (₨78,827) | ₨25,043 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 237,787 ₦ (₨42,441) | ₨16,133 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 88,435 ₦ (₨15,784) | ₨6,512 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,513 ₦ (₨3,304) | ₨621 | + 432% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,559 ₦ (₨21,696) | ₨30,817 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,399 ₦ (₨10,066) | ₨11,976 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,433 ₦ (₨1,148) | ₨538 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 ₦ (₨268) | ₨425 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,462 ₦ (₨1,510) | ₨2,439 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,300 ₦ (₨2,195) | ₨2,832 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,695 ₦ (₨5,122) | ₨4,344 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,497 ₦ (₨5,265) | ₨3,213 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,000,000 ₦ (₨1,427,864) | ₨1,248,440 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 310 ₦ (₨55) | ₨104 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,353 ₦ (₨3,990) | ₨1,115 | + 258% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 383 ₦ (₨68) | ₨144 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,629 ₦ (₨291) | ₨241 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,489 ₦ (₨3,478) | ₨892 | + 290% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,247 ₦ (₨401) | ₨413 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 ₦ (₨149) | ₨226 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,660 ₦ (₨296) | ₨274 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 651 ₦ (₨116) | ₨170 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 663 ₦ (₨118) | ₨103 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,692 ₦ (₨302) | ₨307 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,546 ₦ (₨1,525) | ₨1,438 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,169 ₦ (₨1,101) | ₨583 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,826 ₦ (₨1,575) | ₨1,418 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,024 ₦ (₨3,038) | ₨1,942 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,233 ₦ (₨577) | ₨733 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,074 ₦ (₨192) | ₨229 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 ₦ (₨89) | ₨183 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 137,406 ₦ (₨24,525) | ₨50,214 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (₨4.24) | ₨1.43 | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,543 ₦ (₨3,667) | ₨1,560 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 519 ₦ (₨93) | ₨267 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,113 prices entered by 1,280 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 83% more expensive than in India
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