Cost of living in Australia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (6,260 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (4,149 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (1,892 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.77 (532 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (1,901 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (2,107 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (2,690 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.77 (1,435 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.46 (1,041 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (1,715 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (5,846 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.72 (1,119 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.73 (821 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,113 (936,364 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,280 (685,945 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$232 (69,752 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,117 (636,961 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,627 (489,494 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$171 (51,458 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (20,905 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$569 (171,166 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$277 (83,376 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (4,841 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (10,166 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 578% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$113 (33,871 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 300% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$79 (23,899 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$164 (49,424 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$189 (56,895 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,026 (10,235,510 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.91 (573 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$158 (47,668 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (2,409 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 530% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (5,952 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (22,853 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (2,150 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.92 (1,480 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (1,811 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.43 (1,332 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.33 (1,301 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (10,096 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 497% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (17,890 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (11,973 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$269 (80,909 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 817% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$109 (32,876 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (5,988 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.04 (1,517 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (2,951 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 490% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$806 (242,547 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.35 (106 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 346% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (21,337 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (12,664 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 2342% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,760 prices entered by 424 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Australia is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria
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