Cost of living in Canada compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (6,581 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (3,770 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (2,512 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.84 (915 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.56 (1,467 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.41 (1,418 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (2,875 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.12 (1,325 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.88 (928 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.81 (1,226 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (6,006 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.88 (926 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.61 (840 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,965 (954,193 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,305 (741,531 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$242 (77,829 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,848 (594,629 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,503 (483,505 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$143 (46,001 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 501% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (23,556 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$395 (127,049 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$171 (55,011 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (3,687 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (8,540 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (23,675 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (16,130 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (36,945 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (47,086 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 175% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,878 (8,648,467 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (537 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$121 (38,920 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 367% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 132% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (3,073 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 485% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (6,530 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$115 (37,073 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (2,796 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.53 (1,779 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (1,814 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.30 (1,063 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.95 (951 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (9,012 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 453% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Canada | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 (20,685 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (9,648 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$164 (52,903 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$99 (31,981 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (4,237 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 337% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.15 (1,658 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (2,463 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 325% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$697 (224,314 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 (121 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 392% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (19,606 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (5,549 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 1009% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,084 prices entered by 834 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Canada is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria
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