- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (4,327 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (2,911 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (1,595 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (337 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.74 (1,496 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (1,293 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (2,233 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.18 (1,090 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (869 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.24 (1,367 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (5,078 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.19 (832 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.17 (567 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,680 (698,363 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,061 (537,187 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$264 (68,812 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,034 (530,225 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,442 (375,716 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$197 (51,331 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (15,525 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$558 (145,548 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$186 (48,418 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (3,143 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (7,529 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (27,089 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 296% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$70 (18,341 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$142 (37,137 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (38,750 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,998 (7,036,330 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (383 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$140 (36,608 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (2,627 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (4,162 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (18,386 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (1,803 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (1,351 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (1,769 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.24 (843 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.86 (1,007 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (7,578 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 376% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (14,158 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (9,260 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$202 (52,668 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (26,592 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (4,675 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.61 (1,201 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (2,327 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 304% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (151,865 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (155 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$74 (19,203 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (8,102 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 1612% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
260.626
NGN
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,862 prices entered by 2,194 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria
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