- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (4,365 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (2,946 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (1,629 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (345 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.76 (1,520 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.07 (1,338 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (2,396 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.23 (1,116 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.40 (897 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (1,392 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 309% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (5,227 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.29 (867 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.27 (599 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,658 (700,843 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,068 (545,156 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$302 (79,736 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,036 (536,826 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,451 (382,560 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$264 (69,563 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (15,815 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$584 (153,957 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$189 (49,877 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (3,302 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (7,812 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 425% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (27,807 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 310% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$74 (19,527 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$146 (38,537 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (40,490 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 153% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,836 (7,075,743 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (386 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$138 (36,509 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 258% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (2,576 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (4,304 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (18,825 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (1,988 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (1,367 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (1,820 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (856 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.82 (1,006 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (7,599 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 415% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (14,493 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (9,434 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$205 (53,988 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (27,694 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (4,747 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.63 (1,221 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (2,330 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 315% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$602 (158,680 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.57 (150 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (20,172 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (8,280 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 1659% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
263.671
NGN
/
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Cost of living in Australia is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria
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