Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Mexico
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Nigeria is 74% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,378 ₦ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 307 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,062 ₦ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 160 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,111 ₦ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 70 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,475 ₦ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 28 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,418 ₦ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 47 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,156 ₦ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 30 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,338 ₦ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 94 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,391 ₦ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 50 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,674 ₦ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 35 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 633 ₦ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 30 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,146 ₦ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 280 | - 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 944 ₦ (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 36 | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 821 ₦ (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 25 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Nigeria is 56% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,378 ₦ (Mex$ 5,192) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415,556 ₦ (Mex$ 4,312) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,393 ₦ (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,355 ₦ (Mex$ 5,980) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 422,304 ₦ (Mex$ 4,382) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,180 ₦ (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 888 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,277 ₦ (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 432 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 211,206 ₦ (Mex$ 2,191) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 81,049 ₦ (Mex$ 841) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,530 ₦ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 115 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 119 | - | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in Nigeria is 71% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,187 ₦ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 979 | - 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,289 ₦ (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 692 | - 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,870 ₦ (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 81% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,433 ₦ (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Nigeria is 58% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,402,940 ₦ (Mex$ 45,683) | Mex$ 375,809 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 627 ₦ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 23 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 28,552 ₦ (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 583 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Nigeria is 69% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,328 ₦ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 93 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,983 ₦ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 218 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,919 ₦ (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 696 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,283 ₦ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 79 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,813 ₦ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 63 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 69 | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 541 ₦ (Mex$ 5.62) | Mex$ 35 | - 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 773 ₦ (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 34 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,222 ₦ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 260 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 74% | |||
Entertainment in Nigeria is 74% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nigeria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,241 ₦ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 396 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,881 ₦ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 164 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 ₦ (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 829 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33,366 ₦ (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 904 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,778 ₦ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 179 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 81 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ₦ (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 49 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,403 ₦ (Mex$ 513) | Mex$ 11,173 | - 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 ₦ (Mex$ 0.12) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,432 ₦ (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 888 | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,214 ₦ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 74 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,839 prices entered by 890 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 65% cheaper than in Mexico
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