Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,461 ₦ (Rp 122,167) | Rp 61,205 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494 ₦ (Rp 123,336) | Rp 48,353 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,266 ₦ (Rp 44,680) | Rp 29,046 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,051 ₦ (Rp 37,105) | Rp 21,836 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 808 ₦ (Rp 28,510) | Rp 22,834 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 989 ₦ (Rp 34,911) | Rp 14,630 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,019 ₦ (Rp 177,150) | Rp 66,405 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,236 ₦ (Rp 43,620) | Rp 43,134 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,012 ₦ (Rp 35,710) | Rp 18,263 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 ₦ (Rp 12,952) | Rp 34,771 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,640 ₦ (Rp 163,786) | Rp 406,659 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 659 ₦ (Rp 23,246) | Rp 17,291 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 528 ₦ (Rp 18,652) | Rp 16,247 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,977 ₦ (Rp 21,212,699) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 344,756 ₦ (Rp 12,168,860) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,473 ₦ (Rp 757,915) | Rp 801,210 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 319,785 ₦ (Rp 11,287,458) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 184,708 ₦ (Rp 6,519,642) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,649 ₦ (Rp 269,982) | Rp 505,106 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,828 ₦ (Rp 629,272) | Rp 237,062 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 105,832 ₦ (Rp 3,735,554) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,342 ₦ (Rp 2,624,065) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (Rp 64,165) | Rp 57,323 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,511 ₦ (Rp 335,717) | Rp 648,513 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,349 ₦ (Rp 506,484) | Rp 480,172 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,330 ₦ (Rp 1,635,311) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,979 ₦ (Rp 1,340,528) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,857,240 ₦ (Rp 277,337,177) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 ₦ (Rp 6,441) | Rp 9,337 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,326 ₦ (Rp 293,885) | Rp 419,026 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 526 ₦ (Rp 18,553) | Rp 19,709 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,787 ₦ (Rp 63,075) | Rp 89,583 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,152 ₦ (Rp 534,803) | Rp 204,790 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,295 ₦ (Rp 45,698) | Rp 108,192 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 ₦ (Rp 38,675) | Rp 22,334 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,223 ₦ (Rp 43,182) | Rp 30,094 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 604 ₦ (Rp 21,325) | Rp 22,886 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 529 ₦ (Rp 18,681) | Rp 11,284 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,631 ₦ (Rp 57,561) | Rp 119,565 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,323 ₦ (Rp 187,886) | Rp 261,585 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,345 ₦ (Rp 188,679) | Rp 99,216 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,661 ₦ (Rp 693,961) | Rp 251,127 | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,858 ₦ (Rp 347,974) | Rp 573,242 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 970 ₦ (Rp 34,251) | Rp 159,890 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 596 ₦ (Rp 21,043) | Rp 39,869 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 579 ₦ (Rp 20,453) | Rp 65,361 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 182,671 ₦ (Rp 6,447,742) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 ₦ (Rp 870) | Rp 2,093 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,152 ₦ (Rp 711,306) | Rp 509,555 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 501 ₦ (Rp 17,669) | Rp 32,683 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 732 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia
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