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Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Iran
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 36% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,397 ₦ (﷼ 282,007) | ﷼ 268,554 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,148 ₦ (﷼ 252,658) | ﷼ 253,538 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 954 ₦ (﷼ 112,170) | ﷼ 88,819 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 880 ₦ (﷼ 103,532) | ﷼ 33,316 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 576 ₦ (﷼ 67,752) | ﷼ 93,970 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 662 ₦ (﷼ 77,858) | ﷼ 35,272 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,200 ₦ (﷼ 258,787) | ﷼ 108,995 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,163 ₦ (﷼ 136,862) | ﷼ 58,193 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 817 ₦ (﷼ 96,159) | ﷼ 27,148 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 292 ₦ (﷼ 34,304) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,249 ₦ (﷼ 264,517) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 365 ₦ (﷼ 42,937) | ﷼ 38,117 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 ₦ (﷼ 42,506) | ﷼ 22,244 | + 91% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 28% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 376,450 ₦ (﷼ 44,283,595) | ﷼ 52,928,600 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 272,128 ₦ (﷼ 32,011,705) | ﷼ 30,941,000 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,603 ₦ (﷼ 3,364,683) | ﷼ 8,223,120 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 239,407 ₦ (﷼ 28,162,579) | ﷼ 38,320,600 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 127,038 ₦ (﷼ 14,944,081) | ﷼ 22,868,900 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,154 ₦ (﷼ 1,547,403) | ﷼ 2,740,890 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,965 ₦ (﷼ 819,288) | ﷼ 886,819 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 106,872 ₦ (﷼ 12,571,859) | ﷼ 41,379,200 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,227 ₦ (﷼ 3,908,661) | ﷼ 17,916,500 | - 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,496 ₦ (﷼ 175,959) | ﷼ 319,571 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,092 ₦ (﷼ 246,107) | ﷼ 210,996 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 49% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,326 ₦ (﷼ 861,786) | ﷼ 2,272,480 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,477 ₦ (﷼ 1,350,141) | ﷼ 2,356,840 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,918 ₦ (﷼ 1,990,133) | ﷼ 8,022,160 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,327 ₦ (﷼ 3,332,216) | ﷼ 3,860,810 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 39% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,020,720 ₦ (﷼ 590,611,057) | ﷼ 2,337,830,000 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 149 ₦ (﷼ 17,507) | ﷼ 11,169 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,738 ₦ (﷼ 1,145,515) | ﷼ 766,087 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 8% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,038 ₦ (﷼ 239,777) | ﷼ 65,888 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,832 ₦ (﷼ 215,454) | ﷼ 130,258 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,626 ₦ (﷼ 897,094) | ﷼ 549,936 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,581 ₦ (﷼ 186,037) | ﷼ 171,563 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,138 ₦ (﷼ 133,865) | ﷼ 170,504 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 ₦ (﷼ 148,349) | ﷼ 173,044 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 362 ₦ (﷼ 42,537) | ﷼ 95,297 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 472 ₦ (﷼ 55,567) | ﷼ 109,442 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,142 ₦ (﷼ 251,972) | ﷼ 268,083 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 12% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,875 ₦ (﷼ 573,451) | ﷼ 629,776 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,142 ₦ (﷼ 369,641) | ﷼ 252,144 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,548 ₦ (﷼ 1,946,573) | ﷼ 1,785,220 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,159 ₦ (﷼ 1,783,237) | ﷼ 1,310,500 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,387 ₦ (﷼ 280,829) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,656 ₦ (﷼ 194,783) | ﷼ 132,574 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 628 ₦ (﷼ 73,851) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 150,772 ₦ (﷼ 17,736,024) | ﷼ 54,230,400 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 91 ₦ (﷼ 10,701) | ﷼ 3,876 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,510 ₦ (﷼ 1,942,138) | ﷼ 1,682,360 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 494 ₦ (﷼ 58,104) | ﷼ 187,434 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,683 prices entered by 621 different people.
Cost of living in Nigeria is 20% cheaper than in Iran
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