Cost of living in Nigeria compared to India
Currency:
Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Nigeria is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,522 ₦ (₨263) | ₨397 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,202 ₦ (₨245) | ₨362 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,086 ₦ (₨180) | ₨176 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,840 ₦ (₨107) | ₨60 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,415 ₦ (₨141) | ₨101 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,668 ₦ (₨97) | ₨45 | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,071 ₦ (₨237) | ₨291 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,674 ₦ (₨214) | ₨203 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ₦ (₨116) | ₨40 | + 192% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 887 ₦ (₨52) | ₨169 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,218 ₦ (₨595) | ₨981 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,021 ₦ (₨59) | ₨94 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,329 ₦ (₨77) | ₨42 | + 84% | |
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 | 584,315 ₦ (₨34,012) | ₨46,824 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,490 ₦ (₨24,185) | ₨31,234 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ₦ (₨5,821) | ₨5,658 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 430,695 ₦ (₨25,070) | ₨28,643 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 230,250 ₦ (₨13,402) | ₨18,198 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70,000 ₦ (₨4,075) | ₨5,692 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,013 ₦ (₨2,213) | ₨759 | + 192% | |
40” flat screen tv | 443,952 ₦ (₨25,842) | ₨28,367 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,759 ₦ (₨8,484) | ₨11,835 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,962 ₦ (₨289) | ₨470 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,709 ₦ (₨158) | ₨852 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Nigeria is 50% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,102 ₦ (₨763) | ₨2,622 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,682 ₦ (₨1,379) | ₨2,693 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 39,530 ₦ (₨2,301) | ₨4,304 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (₨3,751) | ₨3,042 | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Nigeria is 34% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (₨256,288) | ₨1,921,240 | - 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,095 ₦ (₨64) | ₨103 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,800 ₦ (₨1,502) | ₨1,466 | + 2% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Nigeria is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,044 ₦ (₨235) | ₨96 | + 145% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,768 ₦ (₨103) | ₨252 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,300 ₦ (₨1,065) | ₨1,154 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,474 ₦ (₨260) | ₨364 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,020 ₦ (₨118) | ₨246 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,599 ₦ (₨151) | ₨277 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,923 ₦ (₨170) | ₨175 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 ₦ (₨62) | ₨86 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,392 ₦ (₨139) | ₨303 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Nigeria is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
Nigeria | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,140 ₦ (₨2,045) | ₨1,418 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,974 ₦ (₨464) | ₨665 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,400 ₦ (₨664) | ₨1,841 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38,437 ₦ (₨2,237) | ₨2,234 | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,484 ₦ (₨319) | ₨672 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,331 ₦ (₨194) | ₨217 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,412 ₦ (₨82) | ₨200 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 298,218 ₦ (₨17,359) | ₨39,362 | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.75 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,295 ₦ (₨774) | ₨1,831 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 ₦ (₨146) | ₨288 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2025.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 22% cheaper than in India
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