Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (4,683 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6.00 (2,810 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (2,420 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 (826 ₦) | 802 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 (1,405 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 (983 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (3,465 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 (781 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 (1,264 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (562 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (3,185 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 (779 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 (339 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,500 (1,170,776 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,000 (936,621 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £295 (138,152 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 558% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,200 (561,972 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,000 (468,310 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £170 (79,613 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 552% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (18,732 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £699 (327,349 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 286% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (46,831 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 (5,151 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (4,683 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £40 (18,732 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £43 (19,903 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 (18,732 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 (18,732 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (6,556,344 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.01 (473 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 16,973 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.00 (937 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.50 (1,171 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (23,416 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.50 (1,171 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (2,342 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (1,054 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (937 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (7,025 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (14,049 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (7,025 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (6,556 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (21,074 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (3,746 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 (937 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 (1,405 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £246 (115,204 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (35 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (23,416 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £2.80 (1,309 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,113 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria
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