- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (4,566 ₦) | 2,334 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (3,113 ₦) | 2,073 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (1,559 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (405 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.15 (1,307 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (1,013 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (2,125 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (993 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (646 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (382 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,748 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (734 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (519 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,447 (600,226 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,088 (451,271 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (76,820 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €917 (380,460 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €681 (282,552 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (51,448 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (9,933 ₦) | 7,385 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 (154,512 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (37,739 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.45 (2,260 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (5,298 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (35,667 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 415% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (14,599 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (37,336 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (45,644 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 143% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,693 (8,583,046 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (587 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (30,396 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (2,541 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (3,751 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (26,013 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (1,349 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.19 (909 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.11 (875 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (564 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (599 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (8,249 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 428% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (12,955 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (9,084 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (52,571 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (22,529 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,740 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (1,343 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (1,422 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 155% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 (187,979 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (51 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (15,242 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (2,694 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 484% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Germany is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria
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