Cost of living in Germany compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (7,529 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (4,506 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.35 (2,666 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (592 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (1,772 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 (1,403 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (3,304 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.70 (1,348 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (911 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (472 ₦) | 450 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,332 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (950 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (830 ₦) | 554 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,030 (1,012,345 ₦) | 1,384,300 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,559 (777,311 ₦) | 550,613 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €209 (104,092 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,297 (646,611 ₦) | 532,585 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €962 (479,843 ₦) | 284,622 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 (94,741 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 913% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (16,750 ₦) | 18,452 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €415 (206,708 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €145 (72,083 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (5,002 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (8,792 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 486% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (41,786 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 366% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (18,665 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (44,486 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (60,884 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,798 (12,864,552 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (983 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (35,565 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (5,331 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1293% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,782 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (41,986 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 (1,826 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (1,266 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (1,902 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (812 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.56 (776 ₦) | 617 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (10,413 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 515% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (20,415 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (11,951 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (69,274 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 685% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (29,472 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (5,382 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.45 (1,721 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (2,023 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €708 (352,898 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (49 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (21,752 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (4,039 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 700% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,662 prices entered by 398 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria
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