Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,387 ₦ (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 287 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,318 ₦ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 144 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,522 ₦ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 66 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,222 ₦ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 25 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 939 ₦ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 41 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033 ₦ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 27 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,734 ₦ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 82 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,062 ₦ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 46 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,536 ₦ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 31 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450 ₦ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 29 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,511 ₦ (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 260 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 580 ₦ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 34 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 554 ₦ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,384,300 ₦ (Mex$ 57,013) | Mex$ 19,827 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 550,613 ₦ (Mex$ 22,677) | Mex$ 10,104 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,483 ₦ (Mex$ 1,214) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 532,585 ₦ (Mex$ 21,935) | Mex$ 13,483 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 284,622 ₦ (Mex$ 11,722) | Mex$ 6,891 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,353 ₦ (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 706 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,452 ₦ (Mex$ 760) | Mex$ 385 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 95,780 ₦ (Mex$ 3,945) | Mex$ 7,089 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,540 ₦ (Mex$ 1,299) | Mex$ 2,426 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,479 ₦ (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 110 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 ₦ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 118 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,961 ₦ (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 983 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,056 ₦ (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 685 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,787 ₦ (Mex$ 1,062) | Mex$ 1,678 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,918 ₦ (Mex$ 1,109) | Mex$ 1,317 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,442,500 ₦ (Mex$ 965,493) | Mex$ 361,153 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 256 ₦ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,283 ₦ (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 538 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 383 ₦ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 80 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,629 ₦ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 195 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,489 ₦ (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 618 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,247 ₦ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 78 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 ₦ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 56 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,660 ₦ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 63 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 651 ₦ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 617 ₦ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 34 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,692 ₦ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 236 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,546 ₦ (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 353 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,412 ₦ (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 158 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,826 ₦ (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 828 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,024 ₦ (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 775 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,233 ₦ (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 152 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,074 ₦ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 84 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 ₦ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 43 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 182,671 ₦ (Mex$ 7,523) | Mex$ 12,268 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (Mex$ 0.98) | Mex$ 3.20 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,892 ₦ (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 907 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 505 ₦ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 69 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,155 prices entered by 1,007 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 27% more expensive than in Mexico
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