- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Iran
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Iran
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 56% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,344 ₦ (﷼ 274,261) | ﷼ 230,651 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,827 ₦ (﷼ 213,779) | ﷼ 199,332 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,024 ₦ (﷼ 119,802) | ﷼ 71,494 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 782 ₦ (﷼ 91,496) | ﷼ 27,574 | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 598 ₦ (﷼ 69,915) | ﷼ 67,141 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 649 ₦ (﷼ 75,977) | ﷼ 30,414 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,807 ₦ (﷼ 211,410) | ﷼ 91,554 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,108 ₦ (﷼ 129,607) | ﷼ 41,953 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 765 ₦ (﷼ 89,440) | ﷼ 22,519 | + 297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 349 ₦ (﷼ 40,877) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,232 ₦ (﷼ 261,116) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 386 ₦ (﷼ 45,122) | ﷼ 30,642 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 356 ₦ (﷼ 41,677) | ﷼ 21,849 | + 91% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 4% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 335,964 ₦ (﷼ 39,304,981) | ﷼ 44,489,800 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 279,020 ₦ (﷼ 32,643,008) | ﷼ 24,786,000 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,356 ₦ (﷼ 3,668,425) | ﷼ 3,917,080 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 221,084 ₦ (﷼ 25,864,981) | ﷼ 28,773,200 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 206,340 ₦ (﷼ 24,140,056) | ﷼ 17,882,300 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,610 ₦ (﷼ 2,177,179) | ﷼ 1,393,300 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,660 ₦ (﷼ 779,211) | ﷼ 646,042 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 138,110 ₦ (﷼ 16,157,716) | ﷼ 22,219,100 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,921 ₦ (﷼ 4,670,435) | ﷼ 12,560,100 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,157 ₦ (﷼ 135,413) | ﷼ 139,686 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,253 ₦ (﷼ 146,575) | ﷼ 203,610 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,658 ₦ (﷼ 778,888) | ﷼ 1,647,470 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,086 ₦ (﷼ 1,062,944) | ﷼ 1,816,070 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,816 ₦ (﷼ 2,084,300) | ﷼ 4,168,730 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,379 ₦ (﷼ 2,969,084) | ﷼ 2,967,340 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 6% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,376,070 ₦ (﷼ 511,963,621) | ﷼ 908,883,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 ₦ (﷼ 17,031) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,334 ₦ (﷼ 1,326,030) | ﷼ 793,782 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 15% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,403 ₦ (﷼ 164,138) | ﷼ 83,329 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,713 ₦ (﷼ 317,437) | ﷼ 124,895 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,784 ₦ (﷼ 910,616) | ﷼ 525,695 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,841 ₦ (﷼ 215,379) | ﷼ 128,805 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 980 ₦ (﷼ 114,613) | ﷼ 146,978 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,380 ₦ (﷼ 161,432) | ﷼ 130,650 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 ₦ (﷼ 51,551) | ﷼ 63,225 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 400 ₦ (﷼ 46,831) | ﷼ 89,690 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,336 ₦ (﷼ 156,281) | ﷼ 232,464 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 35% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,244 ₦ (﷼ 847,507) | ﷼ 553,391 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,028 ₦ (﷼ 354,250) | ﷼ 215,505 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,335 ₦ (﷼ 2,379,002) | ﷼ 1,204,390 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,345 ₦ (﷼ 2,263,145) | ﷼ 1,097,380 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,789 ₦ (﷼ 326,317) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,541 ₦ (﷼ 180,238) | ﷼ 128,575 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 452 ₦ (﷼ 52,843) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 252,374 ₦ (﷼ 29,525,649) | ﷼ 24,709,300 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 86 ₦ (﷼ 10,084) | ﷼ 7,563 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,609 ₦ (﷼ 1,592,081) | ﷼ 1,366,840 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 415 ₦ (﷼ 48,599) | ﷼ 103,609 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 12% more expensive than in Iran
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