Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Nigeria is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,119 ₦ (Rp 41,527) | Rp 64,632 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,174 ₦ (Rp 62,204) | Rp 60,696 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,563 ₦ (Rp 50,239) | Rp 27,585 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,441 ₦ (Rp 28,240) | Rp 21,684 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,270 ₦ (Rp 24,889) | Rp 29,420 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 991 ₦ (Rp 19,419) | Rp 18,202 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,753 ₦ (Rp 53,962) | Rp 65,816 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,293 ₦ (Rp 44,940) | Rp 44,338 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,917 ₦ (Rp 37,578) | Rp 23,243 | + 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 657 ₦ (Rp 12,880) | Rp 37,779 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,267 ₦ (Rp 83,636) | Rp 376,939 | - 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 750 ₦ (Rp 14,699) | Rp 21,944 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 678 ₦ (Rp 13,292) | Rp 20,736 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Nigeria is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 451,523 ₦ (Rp 8,849,149) | Rp 20,953,000 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 228,437 ₦ (Rp 4,477,010) | Rp 11,167,100 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,443 ₦ (Rp 1,282,581) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 514,982 ₦ (Rp 10,092,847) | Rp 9,923,360 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 466,568 ₦ (Rp 9,144,007) | Rp 5,211,980 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 126,232 ₦ (Rp 2,473,951) | Rp 555,271 | + 346% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,590 ₦ (Rp 383,941) | Rp 361,046 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | 190,281 ₦ (Rp 3,729,212) | Rp 4,110,400 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,787 ₦ (Rp 1,406,914) | Rp 1,797,940 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,559 ₦ (Rp 69,745) | Rp 58,625 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 87,033 | - | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Nigeria is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,848 ₦ (Rp 251,799) | Rp 862,192 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,978 ₦ (Rp 371,933) | Rp 470,714 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,493 ₦ (Rp 715,208) | Rp 1,197,150 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,715 ₦ (Rp 1,366,308) | Rp 1,408,570 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Nigeria is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,616,260 ₦ (Rp 110,069,965) | Rp 527,419,000 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 ₦ (Rp 9,513) | Rp 11,228 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,349 ₦ (Rp 594,783) | Rp 158,658 | + 275% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Nigeria is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 936 ₦ (Rp 18,347) | Rp 22,717 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,438 ₦ (Rp 165,370) | Rp 48,531 | + 241% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (Rp 331,580) | Rp 355,517 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,431 ₦ (Rp 47,637) | Rp 115,732 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,005 ₦ (Rp 39,296) | Rp 23,036 | + 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,872 ₦ (Rp 36,696) | Rp 32,995 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 779 ₦ (Rp 15,265) | Rp 49,135 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 794 ₦ (Rp 15,566) | Rp 17,984 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,771 ₦ (Rp 34,700) | Rp 87,591 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Nigeria is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Nigeria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,066 ₦ (Rp 236,479) | Rp 194,090 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,082 ₦ (Rp 158,397) | Rp 119,744 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,012 ₦ (Rp 255,007) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,534 ₦ (Rp 892,400) | Rp 487,508 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,738 ₦ (Rp 132,052) | Rp 119,009 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 ₦ (Rp 29,398) | Rp 38,686 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (Rp 19,598) | Rp 44,445 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (Rp 968,214) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,007 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,745 ₦ (Rp 347,769) | Rp 596,222 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,413 ₦ (Rp 27,685) | Rp 36,260 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia
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