Cost of living in Australia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (6,530 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (3,788 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (1,950 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (418 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.82 (1,696 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (1,869 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (2,600 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.43 (1,291 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.13 (912 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (1,794 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 389% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (6,141 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.22 (938 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.94 (564 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,653 (772,564 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,914 (557,439 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$223 (65,006 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,260 (658,184 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,670 (486,384 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (49,280 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 544% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$64 (18,779 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$584 (170,109 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$229 (66,607 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (3,916 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (11,355 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$119 (34,722 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$75 (21,779 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (43,649 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (46,008 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 198% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,954 (9,596,917 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.87 (545 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$146 (42,560 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 411% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (2,813 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 435% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (4,124 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$80 (23,316 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (2,273 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.49 (1,308 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.55 (1,615 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.06 (892 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (1,000 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (9,637 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 491% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 158% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Australia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (17,736 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (11,425 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (74,905 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (32,630 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (5,635 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 481% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.13 (1,494 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (2,741 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 373% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$792 (230,713 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.34 (99 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (21,239 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (11,923 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 2282% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,198 prices entered by 332 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria
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