Cost of living in Canada compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (5,401 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (3,101 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,955 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (699 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.83 (1,099 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (1,132 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (2,774 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.80 (1,092 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.50 (718 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (914 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (4,970 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.27 (653 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 (634 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 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$2,262 (649,942 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,774 (509,872 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$174 (49,854 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,799 (516,975 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,257 (361,260 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$114 (32,677 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (15,438 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$383 (110,021 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$168 (48,390 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (3,260 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (6,763 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 576% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (19,808 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (14,733 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (32,348 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (42,243 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,657 (7,372,211 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.20 (346 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$118 (34,022 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (3,017 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 303% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (5,935 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (21,783 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (2,241 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.20 (1,493 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.42 (1,557 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.91 (836 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.48 (712 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (7,164 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (15,838 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (8,415 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$165 (47,367 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 358% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (27,706 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (3,419 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.90 (1,407 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (2,117 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 479% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$567 (162,970 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (111 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 452% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (16,285 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (4,187 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 822% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,858 prices entered by 1,790 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Canada is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria
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