Cost of living in China compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (4,873 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (4,249 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (1,612 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (1,854 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (1,968 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (1,135 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (6,573 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (1,620 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (708 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (688 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (12,581 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (967 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (1,605 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in China is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,507元 (1,440,291 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,710元 (822,169 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488元 (52,051 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,095元 (756,511 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,246元 (452,801 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 271元 (28,863 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113元 (12,087 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,322元 (141,000 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 592元 (63,174 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (3,616 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49元 (5,231 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in China is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 510元 (54,397 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 323% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252元 (26,824 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624元 (66,584 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 839元 (89,475 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in China is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,743元 (17,033,616 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (927 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 198元 (21,121 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (4,422 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 372% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29元 (3,066 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328元 (35,027 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52元 (5,554 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 45元 (4,826 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (3,884 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (1,265 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (1,565 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (9,158 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 417% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 249元 (26,589 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 111元 (11,805 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,566元 (166,944 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 1183% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 399元 (42,598 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76元 (8,144 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (3,220 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (1,634 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,783元 (296,748 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 501% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (25 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 427元 (45,502 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24元 (2,512 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,831 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in China is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria
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