Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,244 ₦ (Rp 86,154) | Rp 63,603 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,552 ₦ (Rp 59,602) | Rp 52,096 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 939 ₦ (Rp 36,041) | Rp 29,839 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 802 ₦ (Rp 30,795) | Rp 19,089 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 551 ₦ (Rp 21,152) | Rp 26,214 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 686 ₦ (Rp 26,328) | Rp 15,495 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,314 ₦ (Rp 88,848) | Rp 80,087 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,258 ₦ (Rp 48,311) | Rp 38,449 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647 ₦ (Rp 24,861) | Rp 19,785 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 328 ₦ (Rp 12,612) | Rp 31,140 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,879 ₦ (Rp 110,533) | Rp 426,288 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 360 ₦ (Rp 13,813) | Rp 15,733 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 370 ₦ (Rp 14,199) | Rp 14,049 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,052 ₦ (Rp 17,280,930) | Rp 13,874,100 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 277,945 ₦ (Rp 10,672,429) | Rp 7,545,280 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,990 ₦ (Rp 805,947) | Rp 1,009,980 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 336,264 ₦ (Rp 12,911,741) | Rp 7,124,290 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 280,671 ₦ (Rp 10,777,101) | Rp 3,429,740 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,211 ₦ (Rp 468,889) | Rp 719,822 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,757 ₦ (Rp 336,229) | Rp 295,313 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 84,820 ₦ (Rp 3,256,898) | Rp 4,188,560 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,502 ₦ (Rp 1,209,591) | Rp 1,739,290 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,122 ₦ (Rp 43,067) | Rp 57,767 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,192 ₦ (Rp 45,755) | Rp 49,231 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,198 ₦ (Rp 276,395) | Rp 669,132 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,494 ₦ (Rp 402,960) | Rp 489,594 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,247 ₦ (Rp 547,059) | Rp 1,091,330 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,849 ₦ (Rp 838,946) | Rp 911,737 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,792,100 ₦ (Rp 68,812,392) | Rp 441,401,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 ₦ (Rp 5,670) | Rp 9,317 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,973 ₦ (Rp 651,715) | Rp 336,436 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 969 ₦ (Rp 37,200) | Rp 31,803 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,812 ₦ (Rp 107,978) | Rp 114,247 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,906 ₦ (Rp 265,169) | Rp 301,713 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,561 ₦ (Rp 59,955) | Rp 38,725 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,081 ₦ (Rp 41,495) | Rp 24,714 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,092 ₦ (Rp 41,929) | Rp 32,503 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 333 ₦ (Rp 12,801) | Rp 17,807 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ₦ (Rp 18,729) | Rp 15,858 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,448 ₦ (Rp 93,983) | Rp 64,330 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,246 ₦ (Rp 201,447) | Rp 191,957 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,961 ₦ (Rp 152,108) | Rp 108,325 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,149 ₦ (Rp 620,064) | Rp 382,441 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,569 ₦ (Rp 674,596) | Rp 443,108 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,268 ₦ (Rp 87,078) | Rp 152,100 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,077 ₦ (Rp 79,739) | Rp 44,745 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 567 ₦ (Rp 21,784) | Rp 59,628 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 68,273 ₦ (Rp 2,621,529) | Rp 7,042,150 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 34 ₦ (Rp 1,309) | Rp 1,432 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,010 ₦ (Rp 576,348) | Rp 597,783 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 463 ₦ (Rp 17,782) | Rp 24,303 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,461 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
38.398
IDR
/
NGN
Cost of living in Nigeria is about the same as in Indonesia
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