- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,384 ₦ (¥739) | ¥1,037 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,064 ₦ (¥640) | ¥692 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 988 ₦ (¥306) | ¥436 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 918 ₦ (¥285) | ¥203 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 572 ₦ (¥177) | ¥287 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 634 ₦ (¥197) | ¥777 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,900 ₦ (¥589) | ¥927 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,171 ₦ (¥363) | ¥688 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 918 ₦ (¥285) | ¥416 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 339 ₦ (¥105) | ¥277 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,416 ₦ (¥749) | ¥1,538 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 369 ₦ (¥114) | ¥199 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 373 ₦ (¥116) | ¥198 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 327,096 ₦ (¥101,444) | ¥223,512 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 265,824 ₦ (¥82,441) | ¥126,664 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,010 ₦ (¥8,377) | ¥21,159 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 234,517 ₦ (¥72,732) | ¥113,754 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 125,903 ₦ (¥39,047) | ¥74,885 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 16,128 ₦ (¥5,002) | ¥12,611 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,064 ₦ (¥1,881) | ¥4,094 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 115,445 ₦ (¥35,803) | ¥55,558 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,316 ₦ (¥10,953) | ¥16,830 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,101 ₦ (¥342) | ¥693 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,488 ₦ (¥461) | ¥1,849 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,787 ₦ (¥2,105) | ¥6,923 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,295 ₦ (¥3,193) | ¥4,215 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,193 ₦ (¥5,022) | ¥8,395 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,800 ₦ (¥8,622) | ¥13,972 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,470,950 ₦ (¥1,696,731) | ¥2,590,890 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 ₦ (¥48) | ¥145 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,211 ₦ (¥3,167) | ¥11,257 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,599 ₦ (¥496) | ¥1,278 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,933 ₦ (¥600) | ¥1,016 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,156 ₦ (¥2,219) | ¥3,622 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,414 ₦ (¥438) | ¥630 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,031 ₦ (¥320) | ¥707 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,441 ₦ (¥447) | ¥455 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 402 ₦ (¥125) | ¥137 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 487 ₦ (¥151) | ¥217 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,476 ₦ (¥458) | ¥2,939 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,419 ₦ (¥1,681) | ¥4,071 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,209 ₦ (¥995) | ¥3,365 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,434 ₦ (¥5,407) | ¥14,181 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,524 ₦ (¥4,815) | ¥7,768 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,556 ₦ (¥793) | ¥964 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,457 ₦ (¥452) | ¥487 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 562 ₦ (¥174) | ¥586 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 186,359 ₦ (¥57,796) | ¥49,094 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 ₦ (¥13) | ¥56 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,882 ₦ (¥4,615) | ¥10,451 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 471 ₦ (¥146) | ¥468 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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