Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,074 ₦ (Rp 78,007) | Rp 48,924 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,369 ₦ (Rp 89,111) | Rp 55,115 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,030 ₦ (Rp 38,750) | Rp 32,165 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 752 ₦ (Rp 28,275) | Rp 20,667 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 708 ₦ (Rp 26,640) | Rp 25,337 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 533 ₦ (Rp 20,066) | Rp 17,064 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,269 ₦ (Rp 122,957) | Rp 61,721 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 847 ₦ (Rp 31,850) | Rp 37,576 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 961 ₦ (Rp 36,145) | Rp 19,651 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 440 ₦ (Rp 16,554) | Rp 33,333 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,826 ₦ (Rp 106,294) | Rp 374,037 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 306 ₦ (Rp 11,500) | Rp 18,761 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 ₦ (Rp 13,599) | Rp 18,326 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 427,015 ₦ (Rp 16,063,711) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 169,522 ₦ (Rp 6,377,182) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,646 ₦ (Rp 1,190,482) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 125,257 ₦ (Rp 4,711,994) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,758 ₦ (Rp 4,354,655) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,205 ₦ (Rp 797,703) | Rp 979,539 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,971 ₦ (Rp 375,110) | Rp 329,516 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 75,224 ₦ (Rp 2,829,819) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,266 ₦ (Rp 1,176,191) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,281 ₦ (Rp 48,171) | Rp 66,640 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₦ (Rp 37,619) | Rp 68,439 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,646 ₦ (Rp 249,994) | Rp 680,041 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,438 ₦ (Rp 430,289) | Rp 424,371 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,911 ₦ (Rp 636,153) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,625 ₦ (Rp 775,873) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,702,020 ₦ (Rp 289,739,289) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 144 ₦ (Rp 5,432) | Rp 8,926 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,525 ₦ (Rp 471,181) | Rp 228,023 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,669 ₦ (Rp 62,771) | Rp 23,270 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,343 ₦ (Rp 88,128) | Rp 59,151 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,181 ₦ (Rp 571,077) | Rp 256,292 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,323 ₦ (Rp 49,769) | Rp 80,956 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 902 ₦ (Rp 33,941) | Rp 22,650 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,815 ₦ (Rp 68,266) | Rp 44,295 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 354 ₦ (Rp 13,299) | Rp 22,030 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 ₦ (Rp 19,555) | Rp 12,336 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,337 ₦ (Rp 87,932) | Rp 89,053 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,838 ₦ (Rp 219,618) | Rp 176,169 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,848 ₦ (Rp 144,758) | Rp 105,763 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,722 ₦ (Rp 516,206) | Rp 650,328 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,860 ₦ (Rp 1,048,051) | Rp 361,319 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,455 ₦ (Rp 92,345) | Rp 133,391 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,814 ₦ (Rp 68,233) | Rp 36,857 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 511 ₦ (Rp 19,230) | Rp 48,318 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 163,040 ₦ (Rp 6,133,338) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 33 ₦ (Rp 1,244) | Rp 1,787 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,561 ₦ (Rp 622,987) | Rp 604,695 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 541 ₦ (Rp 20,354) | Rp 28,321 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,525 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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