- Cost of Living
- India
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨418 (2,084 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (1,327 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (709 ₦) | 994 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (257 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (358 ₦) | 574 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (200 ₦) | 624 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (1,008 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (694 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (123 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (604 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 (4,147 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (407 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (163 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in India is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,911 (154,234 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,341 (106,480 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,392 (21,916 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,310 (126,286 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,670 (78,186 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,865 (19,284 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨843 (4,205 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,524 (167,269 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,586 (52,819 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨383 (1,910 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (2,667 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in India is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,406 (12,003 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,712 (13,531 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,727 (18,598 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (14,583 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in India is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨874,534 (4,363,554 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (387 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,315 (6,562 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (679 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (1,417 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (7,702 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨252 (1,255 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (881 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (1,137 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 (662 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (351 ₦) | 487 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (1,386 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (5,973 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (2,350 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (9,916 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,790 (8,930 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (3,208 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (972 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (1,028 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (191,925 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨57 (287 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 561% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,870 (9,328 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (1,239 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in India is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria
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