Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,244 ₦ (¥689) | ¥1,041 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,552 ₦ (¥476) | ¥713 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 939 ₦ (¥288) | ¥467 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 802 ₦ (¥246) | ¥215 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 551 ₦ (¥169) | ¥287 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 686 ₦ (¥210) | ¥484 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,314 ₦ (¥710) | ¥1,246 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,258 ₦ (¥386) | ¥610 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647 ₦ (¥199) | ¥381 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 328 ₦ (¥101) | ¥267 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,879 ₦ (¥884) | ¥1,801 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 360 ₦ (¥110) | ¥223 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 370 ₦ (¥114) | ¥242 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,052 ₦ (¥138,146) | ¥197,391 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 277,945 ₦ (¥85,317) | ¥112,128 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,990 ₦ (¥6,443) | ¥15,296 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 336,264 ₦ (¥103,218) | ¥119,023 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 280,671 ₦ (¥86,154) | ¥92,673 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,211 ₦ (¥3,748) | ¥11,742 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,757 ₦ (¥2,688) | ¥3,714 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 84,820 ₦ (¥26,036) | ¥37,069 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,502 ₦ (¥9,670) | ¥10,892 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,122 ₦ (¥344) | ¥749 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,192 ₦ (¥366) | ¥1,906 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,198 ₦ (¥2,210) | ¥6,528 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,494 ₦ (¥3,221) | ¥4,644 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,247 ₦ (¥4,373) | ¥7,956 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,849 ₦ (¥6,707) | ¥13,013 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,792,100 ₦ (¥550,097) | ¥2,936,380 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 ₦ (¥45) | ¥143 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,973 ₦ (¥5,210) | ¥9,633 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 969 ₦ (¥297) | ¥1,406 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,812 ₦ (¥863) | ¥929 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,906 ₦ (¥2,120) | ¥8,740 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,561 ₦ (¥479) | ¥554 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,081 ₦ (¥332) | ¥669 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,092 ₦ (¥335) | ¥525 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 333 ₦ (¥102) | ¥218 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ₦ (¥150) | ¥251 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,448 ₦ (¥751) | ¥2,654 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,246 ₦ (¥1,610) | ¥3,633 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,961 ₦ (¥1,216) | ¥3,165 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,149 ₦ (¥4,957) | ¥15,347 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,569 ₦ (¥5,393) | ¥6,734 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,268 ₦ (¥696) | ¥809 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,077 ₦ (¥637) | ¥511 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 567 ₦ (¥174) | ¥509 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 68,273 ₦ (¥20,957) | ¥47,454 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 34 ₦ (¥10) | ¥26 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,010 ₦ (¥4,607) | ¥8,766 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 463 ₦ (¥142) | ¥477 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,453 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 44% cheaper than in Japan
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