Cost of living in China compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (2,690 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (2,297 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (1,050 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (888 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (1,023 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (546 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48元 (3,002 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (798 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (377 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (417 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 97元 (6,027 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (578 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (822 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in China is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,898元 (863,564 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,379元 (520,662 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462元 (28,710 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,525元 (405,444 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,376元 (271,923 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 516元 (32,079 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 140元 (8,712 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,829元 (113,661 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 546元 (33,911 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (3,099 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66元 (4,113 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in China is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 511元 (31,746 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 288元 (17,906 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654元 (40,650 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 844元 (52,439 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in China is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,501元 (9,227,437 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (512 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 (12,807 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (1,759 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 235% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (1,675 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 386元 (23,963 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (1,872 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19元 (1,204 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (2,703 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21元 (1,310 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 (986 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82元 (5,111 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 260元 (16,157 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 122元 (7,587 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 417元 (25,931 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 319元 (19,821 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90元 (5,584 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 475% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (1,930 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (1,150 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,968元 (184,417 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (15 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 410元 (25,474 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38元 (2,333 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 342% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,429 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in China is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria
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