Cost of living in Australia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 191% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 191% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (23,871 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 (15,913 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (7,431 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.89 (1,938 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (7,600 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.90 (6,045 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (9,552 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.00 (5,122 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.80 (3,898 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (7,139 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 588% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (22,231 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.92 (4,017 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.28 (2,337 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 132% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,977 (4,076,462 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,779 (2,848,931 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$230 (235,317 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,850 (2,921,398 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,260 (2,316,320 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$188 (192,565 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$65 (66,421 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$635 (651,415 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$228 (233,640 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (15,489 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 606% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (40,296 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 1250% | |
| Clothes | + 471% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 471% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$123 (126,257 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 642% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$99 (101,815 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 549% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$164 (167,652 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$175 (179,467 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Transportation | + 264% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 264% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$40,257 (41,269,294 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 725% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.94 (1,992 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$147 (150,748 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 337% | |
| Personal Care | + 254% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 254% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (10,462 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (23,368 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$86 (88,519 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (7,087 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.30 (5,434 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (8,997 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.39 (4,504 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.38 (4,488 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$39 (40,198 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 1007% | |
| Entertainment | + 184% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 184% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$79 (81,064 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$46 (47,247 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$311 (318,824 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 1994% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$140 (143,305 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (21,997 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 384% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.49 (5,624 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (12,687 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 793% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$881 (902,668 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (784 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$86 (88,123 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$46 (47,470 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 1799% | |
| TOTAL | + 190% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,607 prices entered by 275 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Australia is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria
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