Cost of living in France compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (15,704 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 641% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (8,753 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (5,605 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (1,035 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (3,614 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (2,690 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (6,738 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 (2,350 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.91 (1,559 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.02 (1,645 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (8,408 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (1,821 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (992 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in France is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (1,298,301 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,284 (1,047,191 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 358% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (154,492 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,059 (863,563 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €740 (603,311 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (82,467 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (23,323 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (316,888 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (72,755 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (6,042 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (11,139 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in France is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (79,437 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 518% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (28,752 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (76,184 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (97,050 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in France is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,613 (22,523,647 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (1,550 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (47,782 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (3,521 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (6,029 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (24,190 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.31 (3,513 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (3,393 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (2,864 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.64 (2,150 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (1,957 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (16,873 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 853% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (39,059 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (19,142 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (53,181 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (44,903 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (8,958 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.26 (3,472 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (5,372 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €396 (322,693 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 553% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (311 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (26,924 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (8,120 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 475% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,910 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria
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