Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Italy
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Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Nigeria is 76% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nigeria | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 ₦ (€1.99) | €17 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,062 ₦ (€2.39) | €10 | - 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,111 ₦ (€1.24) | €5.52 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,475 ₦ (€0.87) | €1.48 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,418 ₦ (€0.84) | €3.71 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,156 ₦ (€0.68) | €3.03 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,338 ₦ (€3.14) | €7 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,391 ₦ (€1.41) | €2.27 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,674 ₦ (€0.99) | €1.75 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 633 ₦ (€0.37) | €1.56 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,146 ₦ (€3.03) | €7 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 944 ₦ (€0.56) | €2.30 | - 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 821 ₦ (€0.48) | €1.74 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Nigeria is 71% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nigeria | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,378 ₦ (€295) | €1,937 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,556 ₦ (€245) | €1,271 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,393 ₦ (€44) | €198 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,355 ₦ (€340) | €1,175 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 422,304 ₦ (€249) | €797 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,180 ₦ (€49) | €130 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,277 ₦ (€13) | €26 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | 211,206 ₦ (€124) | €335 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 81,049 ₦ (€48) | €132 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,530 ₦ (€2.08) | €7 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
Clothes | - 72% | |||
Clothes in Nigeria is 72% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nigeria | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,187 ₦ (€6) | €77 | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,289 ₦ (€15) | €34 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,870 ₦ (€19) | €90 | - 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (€38) | €117 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Nigeria is 66% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nigeria | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (€2,594) | €30,879 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 627 ₦ (€0.37) | €1.84 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 28,552 ₦ (€17) | €37 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 81% | |||
Personal Care in Nigeria is 81% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nigeria | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,328 ₦ (€0.78) | €10 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,789 ₦ (€4.00) | €10 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (€10) | €105 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,283 ₦ (€1.34) | €6 | - 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,813 ₦ (€1.66) | €4.20 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (€1.07) | €3.51 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 541 ₦ (€0.32) | €3.36 | - 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 773 ₦ (€0.46) | €2.90 | - 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,222 ₦ (€1.31) | €20 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 84% | |||
Entertainment in Nigeria is 84% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nigeria | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,241 ₦ (€7) | €39 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,881 ₦ (€4.64) | €19 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 ₦ (€12) | €78 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33,366 ₦ (€20) | €75 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,778 ₦ (€9) | €10 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.81 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (€0.59) | €5.39 | - 89% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (€29) | €830 | - 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 ₦ (€0.01) | €0.34 | - 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,432 ₦ (€8) | €56 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,214 ₦ (€1.30) | €6 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 74% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,784 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 74% cheaper than in Italy
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