Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 49% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,459 ₦ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 286 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,701 ₦ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 160 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,464 ₦ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 72 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,322 ₦ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 27 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,379 ₦ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 48 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,090 ₦ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,761 ₦ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 93 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,210 ₦ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 49 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,733 ₦ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 633 ₦ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 30 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,146 ₦ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 269 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 839 ₦ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 36 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 757 ₦ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 413,529 ₦ (Mex$ 9,020) | Mex$ 19,929 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 316,733 ₦ (Mex$ 6,908) | Mex$ 10,077 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,393 ₦ (Mex$ 1,644) | Mex$ 1,116 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,355 ₦ (Mex$ 12,571) | Mex$ 13,110 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 432,475 ₦ (Mex$ 9,433) | Mex$ 7,401 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,180 ₦ (Mex$ 1,814) | Mex$ 867 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,262 ₦ (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 417 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,962 ₦ (Mex$ 4,165) | Mex$ 6,257 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 81,049 ₦ (Mex$ 1,768) | Mex$ 2,657 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,521 ₦ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 111 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 115 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,539 ₦ (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 1,003 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,289 ₦ (Mex$ 552) | Mex$ 675 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,250 ₦ (Mex$ 812) | Mex$ 1,750 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 63,505 ₦ (Mex$ 1,385) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,937,940 ₦ (Mex$ 85,892) | Mex$ 368,231 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 562 ₦ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,180 ₦ (Mex$ 658) | Mex$ 659 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,328 ₦ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 89 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,983 ₦ (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 194 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 624 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,283 ₦ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 84 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,059 ₦ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 57 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 70 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 827 ₦ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 33 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 933 ₦ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 33 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,564 ₦ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 231 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,678 ₦ (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 360 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,736 ₦ (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 157 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 ₦ (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 785 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,109 ₦ (Mex$ 897) | Mex$ 798 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,778 ₦ (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 168 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 48 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (Mex$ 1,078) | Mex$ 11,935 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,350 ₦ (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 947 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,945 ₦ (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 82 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,496 prices entered by 931 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 29% cheaper than in Mexico
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