Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,871 ₦ (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 238 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,246 ₦ (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 131 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,432 ₦ (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 60 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 893 ₦ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 22 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 877 ₦ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 36 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 736 ₦ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,350 ₦ (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 70 | + 347% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,436 ₦ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 44 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,133 ₦ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 26 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 926 ₦ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 25 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,162 ₦ (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 259 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 660 ₦ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 32 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 705 ₦ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 21 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 122% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,005,700 ₦ (Mex$ 49,291) | Mex$ 19,158 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 489,958 ₦ (Mex$ 24,014) | Mex$ 9,246 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,622 ₦ (Mex$ 2,187) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 409,126 ₦ (Mex$ 20,052) | Mex$ 11,241 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 226,996 ₦ (Mex$ 11,125) | Mex$ 6,190 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,638 ₦ (Mex$ 1,453) | Mex$ 800 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,137 ₦ (Mex$ 1,183) | Mex$ 384 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 119,635 ₦ (Mex$ 5,863) | Mex$ 6,920 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,342 ₦ (Mex$ 3,644) | Mex$ 2,186 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,231 ₦ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 104 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 90 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,761 ₦ (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 857 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,015 ₦ (Mex$ 834) | Mex$ 654 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 47,907 ₦ (Mex$ 2,348) | Mex$ 1,505 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,597 ₦ (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 1,115 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,284,510 ₦ (Mex$ 259,002) | Mex$ 343,967 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 184 ₦ (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,301 ₦ (Mex$ 946) | Mex$ 547 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,720 ₦ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 84 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,921 ₦ (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 208 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,132 ₦ (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 583 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,204 ₦ (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 85 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 937 ₦ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 50 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,852 ₦ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 57 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 ₦ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 29 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 663 ₦ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,754 ₦ (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 203 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,095 ₦ (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 322 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,208 ₦ (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 151 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,661 ₦ (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 837 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,735 ₦ (Mex$ 967) | Mex$ 721 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,405 ₦ (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 144 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,618 ₦ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 76 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 848 ₦ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 43 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 144,218 ₦ (Mex$ 7,068) | Mex$ 11,735 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 ₦ (Mex$ 4.81) | Mex$ 3.52 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,945 ₦ (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 923 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 713 ₦ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 64 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,868 prices entered by 1,204 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 49% more expensive than in Mexico
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