Cost of living in Germany compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (5,582 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,702 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (1,716 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (448 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (1,334 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 (1,254 ₦) | 550 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.38 (2,478 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (1,114 ₦) | 829 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (705 ₦) | 717 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (460 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,249 ₦) | 2,544 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (819 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (606 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,424 (655,337 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,166 (536,604 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (78,193 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €932 (429,050 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €687 (315,991 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (57,628 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (11,341 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (174,122 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (43,864 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.46 (2,513 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (7,324 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 724% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (36,436 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 466% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (17,024 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (42,339 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (52,373 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,464 (10,799,872 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (600 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (33,429 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (3,293 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (4,539 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (25,329 ₦) | 8,882 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.90 (1,333 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.26 (1,041 ₦) | 858 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 (1,128 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (603 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (768 ₦) | 532 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (9,494 ₦) | 2,085 ₦ | + 355% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (16,331 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (10,549 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (56,928 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (27,464 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (4,153 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (1,615 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.52 (1,621 ₦) | 363 ₦ | + 347% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (227,671 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (53 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (19,512 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (3,134 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 702% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,583 prices entered by 528 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria
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