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Cost of living in China compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (2,565 ₦) | 2,397 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (1,809 ₦) | 2,148 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (743 ₦) | 954 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (779 ₦) | 880 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (826 ₦) | 576 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (414 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (3,274 ₦) | 2,200 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (699 ₦) | 1,163 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (330 ₦) | 817 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.64元 (304 ₦) | 292 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112元 (6,036 ₦) | 2,249 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (393 ₦) | 365 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (608 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in China is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,932元 (481,328 ₦) | 376,450 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,292元 (231,319 ₦) | 272,128 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 423元 (22,787 ₦) | 28,603 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,129元 (276,429 ₦) | 239,407 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,286元 (177,077 ₦) | 127,038 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 275元 (14,823 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 (4,737 ₦) | 6,965 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,046元 (110,242 ₦) | 106,872 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 714元 (38,478 ₦) | 33,227 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (1,941 ₦) | 1,496 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (2,138 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in China is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 525元 (28,303 ₦) | 7,326 ₦ | + 286% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281元 (15,146 ₦) | 11,477 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 629元 (33,906 ₦) | 16,918 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 675元 (36,377 ₦) | 28,327 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in China is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,741元 (7,746,224 ₦) | 5,020,720 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (396 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150元 (8,091 ₦) | 9,738 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (1,495 ₦) | 2,038 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (1,776 ₦) | 1,832 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 249元 (13,422 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31元 (1,689 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (2,117 ₦) | 1,138 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (1,957 ₦) | 1,261 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (543 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (745 ₦) | 472 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56元 (2,998 ₦) | 2,142 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155元 (8,348 ₦) | 4,875 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89元 (4,781 ₦) | 3,142 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 951元 (51,270 ₦) | 16,548 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 386元 (20,787 ₦) | 15,159 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59元 (3,161 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (1,840 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30元 (1,624 ₦) | 628 ₦ | + 159% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,237元 (174,459 ₦) | 150,772 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.04元 (56 ₦) | 91 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 297元 (15,986 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (1,134 ₦) | 494 ₦ | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,395 prices entered by 623 different people.
Cost of living in China is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria
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