Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,461 ₦ (¥1,079) | ¥1,145 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494 ₦ (¥1,089) | ¥719 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,266 ₦ (¥394) | ¥437 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,051 ₦ (¥328) | ¥211 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 808 ₦ (¥252) | ¥282 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 989 ₦ (¥308) | ¥815 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,019 ₦ (¥1,564) | ¥951 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,236 ₦ (¥385) | ¥984 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,012 ₦ (¥315) | ¥421 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 ₦ (¥114) | ¥268 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,640 ₦ (¥1,446) | ¥1,770 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 659 ₦ (¥205) | ¥217 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 528 ₦ (¥165) | ¥225 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,977 ₦ (¥187,288) | ¥194,768 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 344,756 ₦ (¥107,439) | ¥126,641 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,473 ₦ (¥6,692) | ¥21,178 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 319,785 ₦ (¥99,657) | ¥142,258 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 184,708 ₦ (¥57,562) | ¥80,836 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,649 ₦ (¥2,384) | ¥13,643 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,828 ₦ (¥5,556) | ¥3,988 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 105,832 ₦ (¥32,981) | ¥59,521 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,342 ₦ (¥23,168) | ¥17,809 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (¥567) | ¥665 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,511 ₦ (¥2,964) | ¥7,941 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,349 ₦ (¥4,472) | ¥4,162 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,330 ₦ (¥14,438) | ¥7,471 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,979 ₦ (¥11,836) | ¥15,388 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,857,240 ₦ (¥2,448,618) | ¥2,576,380 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 ₦ (¥57) | ¥161 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,326 ₦ (¥2,595) | ¥16,725 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 526 ₦ (¥164) | ¥1,370 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,787 ₦ (¥557) | ¥1,955 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,152 ₦ (¥4,722) | ¥3,523 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,295 ₦ (¥403) | ¥2,205 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 ₦ (¥341) | ¥648 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,223 ₦ (¥381) | ¥409 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 604 ₦ (¥188) | ¥143 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 529 ₦ (¥165) | ¥184 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,631 ₦ (¥508) | ¥3,583 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,323 ₦ (¥1,659) | ¥4,280 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,345 ₦ (¥1,666) | ¥3,593 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,661 ₦ (¥6,127) | ¥20,657 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,858 ₦ (¥3,072) | ¥6,242 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 970 ₦ (¥302) | ¥1,034 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 596 ₦ (¥186) | ¥533 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 579 ₦ (¥181) | ¥526 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 182,671 ₦ (¥56,927) | ¥58,872 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 ₦ (¥8) | ¥41 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,152 ₦ (¥6,280) | ¥11,178 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 501 ₦ (¥156) | ¥554 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 877 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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