Cost of living in Germany compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 184% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (33,192 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 436% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (18,742 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (9,275 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (2,246 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (7,002 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (4,789 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (10,963 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 (4,986 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (3,244 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (1,787 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (11,346 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (3,720 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (2,796 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,847 (3,114,348 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,378 (2,323,946 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €241 (406,584 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,179 (1,987,696 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €869 (1,464,803 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €150 (252,461 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (45,709 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (643,821 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (168,943 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (12,529 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 471% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (27,397 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 818% | |
| Clothes | + 448% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 448% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (152,023 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 793% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (70,935 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 352% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (171,897 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 274% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (252,225 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 404% | |
| Transportation | + 176% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 176% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,002 (47,210,807 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 844% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (2,958 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (87,086 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 238% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (13,768 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (20,044 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1034% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (115,511 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 556% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (7,258 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (4,735 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.44 (5,804 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (2,881 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (2,878 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (38,824 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 969% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Germany | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (75,416 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (46,150 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (269,521 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 1670% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (109,830 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (19,304 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 325% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.11 (6,926 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.40 (7,414 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 422% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (985,917 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (199 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (65,582 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (14,743 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 490% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,076 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Germany is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria
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