Cost of living in France compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 253% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 253% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (33,186 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 673% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (20,749 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (12,312 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 430% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (2,576 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.23 (9,532 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.27 (5,954 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (13,052 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.71 (4,936 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.02 (3,687 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.48 (4,520 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 424% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (17,250 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (4,203 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (2,706 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in France is 347% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,573 (2,865,257 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,439 (2,621,151 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €222 (405,229 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,127 (2,053,879 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €869 (1,584,028 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 588% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (207,274 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (45,333 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (650,964 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (328,459 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 584% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (16,372 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (30,570 ₦) | 2,644 ₦ | + 1056% | |
| Clothes | + 368% | |||
| Clothes in France is 368% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (178,233 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 1260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (79,067 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (187,856 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 375% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (220,551 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Transportation | + 335% | |||
| Transportation in France is 335% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,827 (56,169,242 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1176% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (3,438 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 310% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (120,709 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 368% | |
| Personal Care | + 292% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 292% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (5,528 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (12,255 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 593% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (53,537 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.13 (7,530 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.34 (7,902 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (7,262 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.49 (4,539 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 352% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.31 (6,030 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 462% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (44,412 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 1757% | |
| Entertainment | + 202% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 202% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| France | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (78,788 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (45,317 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 468% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €132 (240,591 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 2010% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (140,390 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 312% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (22,459 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 310% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.81 (8,757 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (13,991 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 1199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (1,196,529 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (578 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (57,346 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 331% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (21,472 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 759% | |
| TOTAL | + 293% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,387 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in France is 293% more expensive than in Nigeria
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