Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,293 ₦ (¥372) | ¥1,034 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,235 ₦ (¥713) | ¥790 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,324 ₦ (¥201) | ¥518 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,928 ₦ (¥167) | ¥219 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 ₦ (¥187) | ¥311 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,833 ₦ (¥159) | ¥564 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,071 ₦ (¥352) | ¥1,287 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,960 ₦ (¥256) | ¥611 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ₦ (¥173) | ¥399 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 863 ₦ (¥75) | ¥307 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,218 ₦ (¥884) | ¥1,249 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 999 ₦ (¥86) | ¥203 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,174 ₦ (¥102) | ¥177 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 78% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 584,315 ₦ (¥50,578) | ¥358,144 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,490 ₦ (¥35,965) | ¥174,960 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ₦ (¥8,656) | ¥20,112 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 607,017 ₦ (¥52,543) | ¥167,408 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 230,250 ₦ (¥19,930) | ¥104,544 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70,000 ₦ (¥6,059) | ¥13,280 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,715 ₦ (¥1,360) | ¥4,420 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 ₦ (¥21,640) | ¥61,842 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,000 ₦ (¥4,155) | ¥10,283 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,962 ₦ (¥430) | ¥1,221 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,644 ₦ (¥229) | ¥2,831 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,102 ₦ (¥1,134) | ¥8,396 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,682 ₦ (¥2,050) | ¥5,233 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 39,530 ₦ (¥3,422) | ¥9,250 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (¥5,577) | ¥12,490 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (¥381,116) | ¥2,997,270 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 839 ₦ (¥73) | ¥169 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,800 ₦ (¥2,233) | ¥8,633 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 82% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,044 ₦ (¥350) | ¥1,575 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,768 ₦ (¥153) | ¥2,993 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,305 ₦ (¥1,584) | ¥6,000 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,192 ₦ (¥190) | ¥1,337 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,020 ₦ (¥175) | ¥948 | - 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,599 ₦ (¥225) | ¥622 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,004 ₦ (¥87) | ¥223 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 ₦ (¥93) | ¥204 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,392 ₦ (¥207) | ¥4,086 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,140 ₦ (¥3,042) | ¥5,118 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,974 ₦ (¥690) | ¥3,855 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,400 ₦ (¥987) | ¥12,839 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,112 ₦ (¥2,953) | ¥7,916 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,484 ₦ (¥475) | ¥1,898 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,331 ₦ (¥288) | ¥526 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,077 ₦ (¥93) | ¥631 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 298,218 ₦ (¥25,814) | ¥35,175 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,295 ₦ (¥1,151) | ¥9,541 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 ₦ (¥216) | ¥578 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,176 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 68% cheaper than in Japan
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