Cost of living in Nigeria compared to India
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Nigeria is 40% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 ₦ (₨174) | ₨417 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,062 ₦ (₨209) | ₨340 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,111 ₦ (₨109) | ₨168 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,475 ₦ (₨76) | ₨60 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,418 ₦ (₨73) | ₨87 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,156 ₦ (₨59) | ₨47 | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,338 ₦ (₨275) | ₨243 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,391 ₦ (₨123) | ₨182 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,674 ₦ (₨86) | ₨32 | + 171% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 633 ₦ (₨33) | ₨155 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,146 ₦ (₨265) | ₨905 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 944 ₦ (₨49) | ₨88 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 821 ₦ (₨42) | ₨39 | + 8% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Nigeria is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,378 ₦ (₨25,744) | ₨46,457 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,556 ₦ (₨21,380) | ₨26,696 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,393 ₦ (₨3,879) | ₨4,673 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,355 ₦ (₨29,652) | ₨26,601 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 422,304 ₦ (₨21,727) | ₨14,895 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,180 ₦ (₨4,279) | ₨4,065 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,277 ₦ (₨1,146) | ₨595 | + 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | 211,206 ₦ (₨10,866) | ₨29,913 | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 81,049 ₦ (₨4,170) | ₨10,503 | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,530 ₦ (₨182) | ₨455 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨647 | - | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Nigeria is 56% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,187 ₦ (₨524) | ₨2,412 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,289 ₦ (₨1,301) | ₨2,912 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,870 ₦ (₨1,691) | ₨4,109 | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (₨3,315) | ₨2,950 | + 12% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Nigeria is 37% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (₨226,523) | ₨1,910,150 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 627 ₦ (₨32) | ₨102 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 28,552 ₦ (₨1,469) | ₨1,062 | + 38% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,328 ₦ (₨68) | ₨140 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,789 ₦ (₨349) | ₨241 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (₨870) | ₨953 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,283 ₦ (₨117) | ₨386 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,813 ₦ (₨145) | ₨200 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (₨94) | ₨294 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 541 ₦ (₨28) | ₨155 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 773 ₦ (₨40) | ₨86 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,222 ₦ (₨114) | ₨275 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Nigeria is 55% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,241 ₦ (₨578) | ₨1,451 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,881 ₦ (₨405) | ₨688 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 ₦ (₨1,029) | ₨1,587 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33,366 ₦ (₨1,717) | ₨2,125 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,778 ₦ (₨812) | ₨625 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨191 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (₨51) | ₨188 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (₨2,542) | ₨47,373 | - 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 ₦ (₨0.62) | ₨1.67 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,432 ₦ (₨691) | ₨1,611 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,214 ₦ (₨114) | ₨289 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,726 prices entered by 1,095 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 35% cheaper than in India
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