- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (4,815 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (2,704 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,958 ₦) | 994 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (661 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.05 (1,109 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.97 (1,089 ₦) | 624 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (2,901 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.83 (1,050 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 (654 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.51 (963 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (5,014 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.39 (656 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (619 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,130 (583,879 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,659 (454,781 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$156 (42,859 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,641 (449,910 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,183 (324,434 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (27,548 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (14,535 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$472 (129,282 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (43,021 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (3,218 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (6,548 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 340% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (19,639 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (15,895 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (31,444 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (37,708 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,939 (6,288,537 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (357 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (30,005 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (2,704 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (5,704 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (25,950 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (2,285 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.90 (1,344 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.54 (1,518 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 (778 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.68 (735 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (6,775 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (14,739 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (7,502 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$146 (39,930 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (26,766 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (3,115 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.02 (1,375 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (1,926 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 243% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$600 (164,580 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (123 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (17,270 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (3,790 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 705% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria
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