Cost of living in Germany compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (4,567 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (2,969 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (1,547 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (378 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (1,144 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (1,009 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (2,045 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (934 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (647 ₦) | 652 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (373 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (2,439 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (717 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (499 ₦) | 353 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,472 (587,352 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,111 (443,278 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (79,678 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €921 (367,712 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €699 (279,076 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (52,304 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 328% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (9,049 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (160,380 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (34,135 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.90 (2,353 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (5,272 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (31,887 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 343% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (15,064 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (36,267 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (45,452 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,274 (8,490,469 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 374% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (568 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (30,458 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (2,552 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (4,462 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (22,339 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (1,501 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.04 (815 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (950 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (537 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.52 (607 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (7,770 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (13,576 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (8,255 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (33,750 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (22,727 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,534 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (1,263 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (1,473 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 (182,475 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (41 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (16,011 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,732 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 475% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,644 prices entered by 837 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Germany is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria
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