Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,154 ₦ (¥581) | ¥1,035 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,576 ₦ (¥526) | ¥820 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,175 ₦ (¥300) | ¥618 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,031 ₦ (¥97) | ¥237 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,881 ₦ (¥272) | ¥335 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,495 ₦ (¥141) | ¥439 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,933 ₦ (¥560) | ¥1,195 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,488 ₦ (¥329) | ¥822 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,733 ₦ (¥258) | ¥509 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 933 ₦ (¥88) | ¥312 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,593 ₦ (¥906) | ¥1,267 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,180 ₦ (¥111) | ¥276 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,208 ₦ (¥114) | ¥293 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 685,209 ₦ (¥64,701) | ¥365,082 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,588,820 ₦ (¥150,025) | ¥197,811 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 88,851 ₦ (¥8,390) | ¥19,132 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,093,320 ₦ (¥103,237) | ¥145,654 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,091,650 ₦ (¥103,079) | ¥106,059 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 79,865 ₦ (¥7,541) | ¥8,349 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,448 ₦ (¥2,120) | ¥4,448 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 430,911 ₦ (¥40,689) | ¥74,559 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 126,450 ₦ (¥11,940) | ¥25,414 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,480 ₦ (¥329) | ¥1,338 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,985 ₦ (¥282) | ¥2,815 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 ₦ (¥1,889) | ¥9,315 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,682 ₦ (¥1,481) | ¥5,103 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,435 ₦ (¥5,234) | ¥10,686 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 ₦ (¥4,721) | ¥12,189 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,796,670 ₦ (¥736,203) | ¥3,060,780 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,064 ₦ (¥100) | ¥169 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,356 ₦ (¥2,017) | ¥8,198 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,044 ₦ (¥382) | ¥2,133 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,768 ₦ (¥167) | ¥2,551 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,619 ₦ (¥1,664) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,474 ₦ (¥422) | ¥1,337 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,839 ₦ (¥174) | ¥930 | - 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,834 ₦ (¥362) | ¥622 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,110 ₦ (¥105) | ¥224 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,362 ₦ (¥129) | ¥188 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,245 ₦ (¥306) | ¥4,604 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,361 ₦ (¥1,639) | ¥4,908 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,113 ₦ (¥1,238) | ¥3,881 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,224 ₦ (¥1,438) | ¥7,212 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,055 ₦ (¥3,971) | ¥8,269 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,541 ₦ (¥429) | ¥1,244 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,331 ₦ (¥315) | ¥547 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,421 ₦ (¥134) | ¥674 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 298,218 ₦ (¥28,159) | ¥51,659 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,696 ₦ (¥1,577) | ¥9,530 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 ₦ (¥236) | ¥613 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 499 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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