Cost of living in China compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (3,237 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (2,178 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (963 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (785 ₦) | 675 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (828 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (498 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56元 (3,278 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (757 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (412 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (359 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119元 (7,042 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (512 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (566 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in China is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,672元 (452,163 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,711元 (277,671 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 412元 (24,255 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,031元 (414,380 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,064元 (239,544 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279元 (16,418 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88元 (5,181 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,091元 (123,258 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 619元 (36,454 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (2,564 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (2,446 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in China is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 415元 (24,472 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 211元 (12,465 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 590元 (34,774 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663元 (39,049 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in China is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,594元 (9,405,937 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (379 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176元 (10,353 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (1,762 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (2,111 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 440元 (25,958 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 35元 (2,051 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (2,215 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (2,099 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (563 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (619 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80元 (4,720 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 206元 (12,168 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 98元 (5,780 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 743元 (43,778 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 429元 (25,269 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67元 (3,933 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (2,066 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32元 (1,879 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,535元 (208,349 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.68元 (40 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 481元 (28,371 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (1,340 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,549 prices entered by 259 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in China is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria
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