Cost of living in China compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36元 (8,417 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (8,589 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (3,004 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (3,437 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (3,646 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (2,427 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (11,727 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (3,594 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (1,518 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (1,455 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 88元 (20,457 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (1,937 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (2,751 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 240% | |||
| Housing in China is 240% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,716元 (3,634,673 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,639元 (1,766,755 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 494元 (114,321 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,859元 (1,586,369 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,972元 (918,567 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 335元 (77,539 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 102元 (23,696 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,471元 (340,319 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 571元 (131,979 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 (8,726 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 (10,862 ₦) | 2,644 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Clothes | + 230% | |||
| Clothes in China is 230% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 415元 (96,004 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 633% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (64,718 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 574元 (132,796 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 717元 (165,806 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in China is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,522元 (35,274,542 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 701% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (1,880 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 245元 (56,690 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 237% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 237% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (9,386 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45元 (10,401 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 488% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111元 (25,657 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (10,771 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 391% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (10,119 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 401% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (7,378 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (1,968 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (2,771 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (18,274 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 664% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| China | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 225元 (52,003 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110元 (25,528 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 481元 (111,349 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 877% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 253元 (58,584 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (17,014 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27元 (6,359 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 (2,861 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,708元 (857,559 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19元 (275 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411元 (94,948 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 614% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (5,894 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,440 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in China is 140% more expensive than in Nigeria
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