Cost of living in Canada compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (5,823 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (3,422 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (2,104 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.32 (727 ₦) | 675 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.08 (1,279 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.81 (1,509 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (3,150 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.89 (1,218 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.63 (824 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.11 (974 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (5,624 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.34 (733 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (641 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,105 (660,054 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,609 (504,614 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$165 (51,775 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,589 (498,243 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,085 (340,294 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (34,913 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (16,461 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$362 (113,517 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 (50,927 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (3,338 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (7,471 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 647% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (23,376 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (15,481 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (34,761 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$130 (40,668 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,368 (7,954,203 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (358 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$104 (32,558 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (3,317 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (6,166 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (30,287 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (2,757 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.14 (1,610 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.41 (1,698 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.13 (981 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.55 (800 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (7,841 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (16,872 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (8,685 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (48,689 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (29,739 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (3,879 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 (1,548 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (2,293 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$578 (181,081 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (141 ₦) | 108 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (18,041 ₦) | 15,502 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (4,574 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 624% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,011 prices entered by 1,134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Canada is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria
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