Cost of living in China compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42元 (2,292 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (1,838 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (842 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (816 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (722 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (438 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53元 (2,877 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (785 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.82元 (316 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.36元 (292 ₦) | 324 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103元 (5,626 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (415 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (795 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in China is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,839元 (480,840 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,621元 (251,402 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 386元 (20,975 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,293元 (287,952 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,034元 (165,041 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280元 (15,243 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87元 (4,743 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,283元 (124,220 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525元 (28,563 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 (2,092 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 (2,708 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in China is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 447元 (24,295 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 381% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 235元 (12,786 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 608元 (33,049 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 568元 (30,914 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in China is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 129,883元 (7,065,637 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (373 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151元 (8,193 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (1,760 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (1,841 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 357元 (19,410 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40元 (2,151 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50元 (2,706 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (1,782 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (440 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (586 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74元 (4,029 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 179元 (9,725 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96元 (5,237 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,203元 (65,423 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 533% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 359元 (19,526 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67元 (3,623 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (1,741 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28元 (1,505 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,283元 (178,614 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.28元 (15 ₦) | 20 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 312元 (16,994 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (1,084 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,483 prices entered by 376 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria
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