- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,350 ₦ (¥701) | ¥1,006 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,113 ₦ (¥631) | ¥711 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 979 ₦ (¥292) | ¥445 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 922 ₦ (¥275) | ¥198 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 574 ₦ (¥171) | ¥270 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 646 ₦ (¥193) | ¥689 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,189 ₦ (¥653) | ¥889 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,140 ₦ (¥340) | ¥637 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 942 ₦ (¥281) | ¥430 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 321 ₦ (¥96) | ¥262 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,387 ₦ (¥712) | ¥1,549 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 373 ₦ (¥111) | ¥212 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 375 ₦ (¥112) | ¥195 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 371,518 ₦ (¥110,850) | ¥242,113 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 235,474 ₦ (¥70,259) | ¥121,422 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,635 ₦ (¥8,544) | ¥21,895 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 204,970 ₦ (¥61,157) | ¥116,929 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 107,913 ₦ (¥32,198) | ¥79,022 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,994 ₦ (¥5,667) | ¥12,611 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,060 ₦ (¥2,106) | ¥4,156 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 119,290 ₦ (¥35,593) | ¥55,558 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,500 ₦ (¥9,995) | ¥16,830 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,142 ₦ (¥341) | ¥693 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,599 ₦ (¥775) | ¥1,827 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,845 ₦ (¥2,042) | ¥7,207 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,919 ₦ (¥3,258) | ¥4,012 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,240 ₦ (¥5,144) | ¥8,544 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,566 ₦ (¥8,822) | ¥15,007 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,470,950 ₦ (¥1,632,373) | ¥2,657,440 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 ₦ (¥45) | ¥147 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,277 ₦ (¥3,365) | ¥11,877 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,712 ₦ (¥511) | ¥1,278 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,740 ₦ (¥519) | ¥1,016 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,626 ₦ (¥2,275) | ¥4,123 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,581 ₦ (¥472) | ¥630 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,106 ₦ (¥330) | ¥711 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,336 ₦ (¥399) | ¥484 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 390 ₦ (¥116) | ¥145 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 478 ₦ (¥143) | ¥213 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,593 ₦ (¥475) | ¥2,946 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,427 ₦ (¥1,619) | ¥4,119 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,246 ₦ (¥969) | ¥3,373 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,434 ₦ (¥5,202) | ¥12,005 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,096 ₦ (¥4,504) | ¥8,157 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,655 ₦ (¥792) | ¥903 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,656 ₦ (¥494) | ¥498 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 575 ₦ (¥172) | ¥551 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 178,983 ₦ (¥53,403) | ¥49,094 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 62 ₦ (¥18) | ¥56 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,751 ₦ (¥4,401) | ¥10,056 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 473 ₦ (¥141) | ¥474 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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