Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,522 ₦ (Rp 42,927) | Rp 54,762 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,202 ₦ (Rp 39,892) | Rp 59,127 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,324 ₦ (Rp 22,061) | Rp 30,882 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,840 ₦ (Rp 17,470) | Rp 23,424 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,824 ₦ (Rp 17,320) | Rp 29,260 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,668 ₦ (Rp 15,835) | Rp 13,924 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,071 ₦ (Rp 38,649) | Rp 85,378 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,674 ₦ (Rp 34,883) | Rp 46,085 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ₦ (Rp 18,989) | Rp 20,007 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 887 ₦ (Rp 8,417) | Rp 34,828 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,218 ₦ (Rp 97,006) | Rp 346,370 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,021 ₦ (Rp 9,692) | Rp 19,943 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,196 ₦ (Rp 11,355) | Rp 19,984 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 64% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 584,315 ₦ (Rp 5,547,145) | Rp 21,980,300 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,490 ₦ (Rp 3,944,419) | Rp 12,062,800 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ₦ (Rp 949,341) | Rp 2,028,600 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 430,695 ₦ (Rp 4,088,766) | Rp 7,964,830 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 230,250 ₦ (Rp 2,185,859) | Rp 4,666,280 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70,000 ₦ (Rp 664,539) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,715 ₦ (Rp 149,189) | Rp 378,883 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 299,211 ₦ (Rp 2,840,534) | Rp 3,205,730 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,000 ₦ (Rp 455,684) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,962 ₦ (Rp 47,106) | Rp 91,402 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,644 ₦ (Rp 25,100) | Rp 89,674 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 65% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,102 ₦ (Rp 124,382) | Rp 789,983 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,682 ₦ (Rp 224,827) | Rp 508,463 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 39,530 ₦ (Rp 375,276) | Rp 1,328,490 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (Rp 611,688) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 43% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (Rp 41,798,935) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 848 ₦ (Rp 8,050) | Rp 12,463 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,800 ₦ (Rp 244,932) | Rp 199,904 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 45% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,044 ₦ (Rp 38,392) | Rp 22,456 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,768 ₦ (Rp 16,782) | Rp 96,147 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,305 ₦ (Rp 173,775) | Rp 275,446 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,192 ₦ (Rp 20,808) | Rp 66,604 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,020 ₦ (Rp 19,177) | Rp 26,592 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,599 ₦ (Rp 24,672) | Rp 33,023 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,004 ₦ (Rp 9,531) | Rp 27,953 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 ₦ (Rp 10,180) | Rp 11,693 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,392 ₦ (Rp 22,709) | Rp 84,361 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,140 ₦ (Rp 333,602) | Rp 245,575 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,974 ₦ (Rp 75,699) | Rp 104,570 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,400 ₦ (Rp 108,225) | Rp 496,791 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,112 ₦ (Rp 323,837) | Rp 363,253 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,484 ₦ (Rp 52,065) | Rp 149,637 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,331 ₦ (Rp 31,624) | Rp 38,584 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,077 ₦ (Rp 10,226) | Rp 50,891 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 298,218 ₦ (Rp 2,831,107) | Rp 7,628,420 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 3,584 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,295 ₦ (Rp 126,211) | Rp 463,013 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 ₦ (Rp 23,734) | Rp 40,376 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,181 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 50% cheaper than in Indonesia
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