- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (4,779 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (2,730 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,940 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (650 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (1,086 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.93 (1,070 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (2,821 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.93 (1,069 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.43 (660 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.56 (968 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (5,009 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.38 (647 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (594 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,108 (573,307 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,641 (446,248 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 (42,143 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,597 (434,230 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,162 (316,065 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (27,134 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 (14,647 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$459 (124,888 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (41,803 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (3,135 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (6,356 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (19,703 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (15,904 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (31,385 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$136 (37,003 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,207 (6,310,231 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (357 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (29,640 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (2,765 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (5,576 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (25,817 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (2,262 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.81 (1,309 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.51 (1,499 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (783 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.63 (714 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (6,718 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (14,548 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (7,527 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (42,059 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (26,483 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (3,076 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.04 (1,370 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (1,923 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 234% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (162,795 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.53 (144 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (15,871 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (3,746 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 691% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria
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