Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,127 ₦ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 154 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,690 ₦ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 106 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 ₦ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 59 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 802 ₦ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 608 ₦ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 32 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 686 ₦ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,314 ₦ (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 67 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,142 ₦ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 40 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 652 ₦ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 324 ₦ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,829 ₦ (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 216 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 360 ₦ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 353 ₦ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,052 ₦ (Mex$ 23,230) | Mex$ 19,036 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 277,945 ₦ (Mex$ 14,346) | Mex$ 8,880 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,990 ₦ (Mex$ 1,083) | Mex$ 1,269 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 336,264 ₦ (Mex$ 17,356) | Mex$ 10,745 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,218 ₦ (Mex$ 13,689) | Mex$ 5,879 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,211 ₦ (Mex$ 630) | Mex$ 940 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,757 ₦ (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 388 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 84,820 ₦ (Mex$ 4,378) | Mex$ 7,540 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,502 ₦ (Mex$ 1,626) | Mex$ 1,957 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,122 ₦ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 100 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,149 ₦ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 87 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,198 ₦ (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 855 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,494 ₦ (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 637 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,247 ₦ (Mex$ 735) | Mex$ 1,514 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,849 ₦ (Mex$ 1,128) | Mex$ 1,214 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,792,100 ₦ (Mex$ 92,500) | Mex$ 325,253 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 ₦ (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,973 ₦ (Mex$ 876) | Mex$ 498 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 969 ₦ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 78 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,812 ₦ (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 226 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,906 ₦ (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 552 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,561 ₦ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 67 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,081 ₦ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 49 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,092 ₦ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 58 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 333 ₦ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 30 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ₦ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,448 ₦ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 173 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,246 ₦ (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 350 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,961 ₦ (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 140 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,149 ₦ (Mex$ 834) | Mex$ 947 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,569 ₦ (Mex$ 907) | Mex$ 665 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,268 ₦ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 111 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,077 ₦ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 59 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 567 ₦ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 41 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 68,273 ₦ (Mex$ 3,524) | Mex$ 9,915 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 34 ₦ (Mex$ 1.76) | Mex$ 1.59 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,492 ₦ (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 847 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 475 ₦ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 55 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,997 prices entered by 1,508 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is about the same as in Mexico
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