Cost of living in Germany compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (5,186 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,766 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (1,644 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (447 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (1,396 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (1,012 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.06 (2,339 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (1,120 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (696 ₦) | 985 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (382 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.89 (2,722 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (802 ₦) | 660 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (636 ₦) | 560 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,742 (805,378 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,292 (597,455 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (87,954 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (461,269 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €737 (340,743 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (56,800 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (14,643 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (165,035 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (41,897 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.85 (2,703 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (6,401 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (35,758 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | + 421% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (15,893 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (36,959 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (52,636 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 161% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,112 (10,684,238 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (683 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (37,429 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (3,102 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (3,236 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (21,415 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.93 (1,354 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (927 ₦) | 937 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (1,125 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (634 ₦) | 900 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (734 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (9,249 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 427% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (15,246 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (10,534 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (51,611 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (24,734 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,955 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (1,405 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (1,795 ₦) | 690 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (227,446 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (50 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (16,030 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (3,206 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 350% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,033 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria
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