Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 245% | |||
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Food in Gibraltar is 245% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Gibraltar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £29 (54,073 ₦) | 5,818 ₦ | + 829% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £11 (20,018 ₦) | 3,706 ₦ | + 440% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.49 (10,311 ₦) | 3,545 ₦ | + 191% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.68 (3,149 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 160% | |
12 eggs, large | £7 (13,220 ₦) | 2,947 ₦ | + 349% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,495 ₦ | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,933 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 3,488 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.67 (3,138 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 904 ₦ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 9,593 ₦ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.33 (2,498 ₦) | 1,484 ₦ | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £4.00 (7,516 ₦) | 1,314 ₦ | + 472% | |
Housing | + 122% | |||
Housing in Gibraltar is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Gibraltar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,608 (4,900,463 ₦) | 3,857,070 ₦ | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,881 (3,534,996 ₦) | 1,767,220 ₦ | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 (248,299 ₦) | 166,028 ₦ | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,600 (4,885,187 ₦) | 1,034,070 ₦ | + 372% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,600 (3,006,269 ₦) | 722,196 ₦ | + 316% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £234 (439,667 ₦) | 457,154 ₦ | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £66 (124,775 ₦) | 28,284 ₦ | + 341% | |
40” flat screen tv | £350 (657,621 ₦) | 338,302 ₦ | + 94% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (150,313 ₦) | 143,301 ₦ | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (8,455 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 286% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (19,197 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 543% | |
Clothes | + 201% | |||
Clothes in Gibraltar is 201% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Gibraltar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £234 (439,667 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 2483% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 15,682 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £90 (169,103 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 268% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £22 (41,336 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 17% | |
Transportation | + 143% | |||
Transportation in Gibraltar is 143% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Gibraltar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,000 (52,609,705 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 952% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £0.96 (1,811 ₦) | 1,032 ₦ | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (75,157 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 118% | |
Personal Care | + 446% | |||
Personal Care in Gibraltar is 446% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Gibraltar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.00 (9,395 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 431% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £300 (563,675 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 3099% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 (4,770 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 136% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (9,395 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 261% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (4,228 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (3,758 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 250% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (23,089 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 865% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Gibraltar is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Gibraltar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 35,140 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 7,974 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £22 (41,336 ₦) | 13,705 ₦ | + 202% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (93,946 ₦) | 38,437 ₦ | + 144% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £4.00 (7,516 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (5,637 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.11 (9,608 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 580% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £535 (1,005,045 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 237% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (169 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (56,368 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 324% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £3.57 (6,712 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 168% | |
TOTAL | + 158% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 158% more expensive than in Nigeria
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