Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,074 ₦ (¥581) | ¥941 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,369 ₦ (¥664) | ¥695 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,030 ₦ (¥289) | ¥426 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 752 ₦ (¥211) | ¥203 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 708 ₦ (¥199) | ¥244 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 533 ₦ (¥150) | ¥653 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,269 ₦ (¥916) | ¥888 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 847 ₦ (¥237) | ¥792 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 961 ₦ (¥269) | ¥389 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 440 ₦ (¥123) | ¥306 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,826 ₦ (¥792) | ¥1,351 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 306 ₦ (¥86) | ¥185 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 ₦ (¥101) | ¥246 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 427,015 ₦ (¥119,731) | ¥295,978 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 169,522 ₦ (¥47,532) | ¥169,167 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,646 ₦ (¥8,873) | ¥25,258 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 125,257 ₦ (¥35,121) | ¥144,655 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,758 ₦ (¥32,457) | ¥80,593 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,205 ₦ (¥5,946) | ¥13,235 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,971 ₦ (¥2,796) | ¥4,060 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 75,224 ₦ (¥21,092) | ¥55,604 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,266 ₦ (¥8,767) | ¥10,692 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,281 ₦ (¥359) | ¥778 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₦ (¥280) | ¥2,599 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,646 ₦ (¥1,863) | ¥6,849 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,438 ₦ (¥3,207) | ¥4,780 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,911 ₦ (¥4,742) | ¥8,249 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,625 ₦ (¥5,783) | ¥12,511 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,702,020 ₦ (¥2,159,569) | ¥2,585,890 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 144 ₦ (¥40) | ¥135 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,525 ₦ (¥3,512) | ¥10,445 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,669 ₦ (¥468) | ¥1,225 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,343 ₦ (¥657) | ¥1,626 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,181 ₦ (¥4,257) | ¥6,148 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,323 ₦ (¥371) | ¥812 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 902 ₦ (¥253) | ¥655 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,815 ₦ (¥509) | ¥501 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 354 ₦ (¥99) | ¥170 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 ₦ (¥146) | ¥229 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,337 ₦ (¥655) | ¥2,983 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,838 ₦ (¥1,637) | ¥3,633 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,848 ₦ (¥1,079) | ¥3,657 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,722 ₦ (¥3,848) | ¥12,969 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,860 ₦ (¥7,812) | ¥6,422 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,455 ₦ (¥688) | ¥1,122 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,814 ₦ (¥509) | ¥445 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 511 ₦ (¥143) | ¥556 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 163,040 ₦ (¥45,715) | ¥52,544 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 33 ₦ (¥9) | ¥40 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,561 ₦ (¥4,643) | ¥9,497 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 541 ₦ (¥152) | ¥525 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,426 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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