Cost of living in Canada compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (7,956 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (4,286 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (2,780 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (1,009 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.24 (1,776 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.97 (1,683 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (3,058 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.81 (1,630 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 (1,009 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.39 (1,147 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (5,977 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.80 (947 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.97 (1,005 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,782 (942,527 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,191 (742,480 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$194 (65,592 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,800 (609,838 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,448 (490,575 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (44,359 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (25,049 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 (153,191 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (64,882 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (5,098 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (10,042 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 569% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (26,542 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (18,792 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (39,815 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (49,320 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,397 (10,298,575 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.72 (582 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (37,648 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (4,414 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1054% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (10,497 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 544% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (32,446 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (3,097 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (2,173 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (2,082 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (1,442 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.45 (1,169 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (10,541 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 523% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 146% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (22,495 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (10,627 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$127 (43,111 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 388% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (36,316 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (4,865 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.19 (1,760 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (2,493 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 399% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (262,067 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (144 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 504% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (21,320 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (5,720 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 1003% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,483 prices entered by 862 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria
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