- Cost of Living
- China
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (2,801 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (1,801 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (796 ₦) | 945 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (815 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (834 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (428 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (3,211 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (705 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (348 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.78元 (305 ₦) | 333 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111元 (5,886 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (411 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (655 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in China is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,859元 (520,720 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,468元 (236,005 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 446元 (23,576 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,638元 (297,756 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,578元 (188,969 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 325元 (17,172 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86元 (4,532 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,229元 (117,710 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 670元 (35,402 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (2,097 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (2,028 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in China is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 558元 (29,456 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 326% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 270元 (14,284 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 607元 (32,049 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 685元 (36,160 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in China is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,984元 (7,604,676 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (387 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152元 (8,024 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (1,428 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (1,776 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 456元 (24,094 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28元 (1,482 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37元 (1,967 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (1,960 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (505 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (731 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63元 (3,317 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155元 (8,211 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87元 (4,613 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 749元 (39,579 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 368元 (19,450 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (3,146 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (1,781 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (1,789 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 220% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,274元 (172,930 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00元 (53 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (15,868 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (1,077 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,769 prices entered by 661 different people.
Cost of living in China is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria
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