Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Nigeria is 78% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Nigeria | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 ₦ (8 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,062 ₦ (9 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,111 ₦ (4.82 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,475 ₦ (3.37 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,418 ₦ (3.24 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,156 ₦ (2.64 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,338 ₦ (12 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,391 ₦ (5.46 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,674 ₦ (3.82 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 633 ₦ (1.45 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,146 ₦ (12 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 79% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 944 ₦ (2.16 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 821 ₦ (1.88 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | - 66% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Nigeria is 71% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Nigeria | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,378 ₦ (1,143 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,556 ₦ (949 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,393 ₦ (172 ₪) | 675 ₪ | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,355 ₦ (1,317 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 422,304 ₦ (965 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,180 ₦ (190 ₪) | 360 ₪ | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,277 ₦ (51 ₪) | 92 ₪ | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 211,206 ₦ (483 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 81,049 ₦ (185 ₪) | 538 ₪ | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,530 ₦ (8 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 58 ₪ | - | |
Clothes | - 78% | |||
Clothes in Nigeria is 78% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Nigeria | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,187 ₦ (23 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,289 ₦ (58 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,870 ₦ (75 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (147 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Nigeria is 74% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Nigeria | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (10,060 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 627 ₦ (1.43 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 28,552 ₦ (65 ₪) | 224 ₪ | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 81% | |||
Personal Care in Nigeria is 81% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Nigeria | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,328 ₦ (3.03 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,789 ₦ (16 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (39 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,283 ₦ (5.22 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,813 ₦ (6 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (4.15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 541 ₦ (1.24 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 773 ₦ (1.77 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,222 ₦ (5.08 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 82% | |||
Entertainment in Nigeria is 82% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Nigeria | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,241 ₦ (26 ₪) | 159 ₪ | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,881 ₦ (18 ₪) | 86 ₪ | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 ₦ (46 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33,366 ₦ (76 ₪) | 329 ₪ | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,778 ₦ (36 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 15 ₪ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (2.28 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 93% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (113 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 ₦ (0.03 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,432 ₦ (31 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,214 ₦ (5.06 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 76% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,021 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 76% cheaper than in Israel
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