Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,119 ₦ (¥411) | ¥998 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,174 ₦ (¥615) | ¥723 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,563 ₦ (¥497) | ¥544 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,441 ₦ (¥279) | ¥204 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,270 ₦ (¥246) | ¥323 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 991 ₦ (¥192) | ¥616 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,753 ₦ (¥534) | ¥934 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,293 ₦ (¥445) | ¥850 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,917 ₦ (¥372) | ¥535 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 657 ₦ (¥127) | ¥288 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,267 ₦ (¥827) | ¥1,240 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 750 ₦ (¥145) | ¥240 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 678 ₦ (¥131) | ¥202 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 451,523 ₦ (¥87,535) | ¥279,056 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 228,437 ₦ (¥44,286) | ¥163,427 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,443 ₦ (¥12,687) | ¥23,363 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 514,982 ₦ (¥99,838) | ¥150,519 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 466,568 ₦ (¥90,452) | ¥81,210 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 126,232 ₦ (¥24,472) | ¥36,753 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,590 ₦ (¥3,798) | ¥4,386 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,281 ₦ (¥36,889) | ¥49,710 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,787 ₦ (¥13,917) | ¥17,687 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,559 ₦ (¥690) | ¥1,118 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,483 | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,848 ₦ (¥2,491) | ¥6,145 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,978 ₦ (¥3,679) | ¥5,263 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,493 ₦ (¥7,075) | ¥9,604 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,715 ₦ (¥13,515) | ¥13,529 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,616,260 ₦ (¥1,088,805) | ¥2,697,750 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485 ₦ (¥94) | ¥170 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,349 ₦ (¥5,884) | ¥9,950 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 936 ₦ (¥181) | ¥2,154 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,438 ₦ (¥1,636) | ¥2,551 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (¥3,280) | ¥5,499 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,431 ₦ (¥471) | ¥1,340 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,005 ₦ (¥389) | ¥842 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,872 ₦ (¥363) | ¥750 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 779 ₦ (¥151) | ¥225 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 794 ₦ (¥154) | ¥233 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,771 ₦ (¥343) | ¥3,812 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nigeria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,066 ₦ (¥2,339) | ¥4,064 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,082 ₦ (¥1,567) | ¥3,590 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,012 ₦ (¥2,523) | ¥4,524 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,534 ₦ (¥8,828) | ¥6,047 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,738 ₦ (¥1,306) | ¥896 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 ₦ (¥291) | ¥487 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (¥194) | ¥585 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (¥9,578) | ¥98,506 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,745 ₦ (¥3,440) | ¥9,275 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,413 ₦ (¥274) | ¥587 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,073 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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