Cost of living in India compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨411 (7,344 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨361 (6,440 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨182 (3,247 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (1,109 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨102 (1,812 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (778 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (4,328 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨186 (3,312 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (723 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨163 (2,903 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨913 (16,294 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (1,632 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (694 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in India is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨42,568 (759,783 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,736 (477,213 ₦) | 1,588,820 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,123 (91,435 ₦) | 88,851 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,833 (514,635 ₦) | 1,093,320 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨17,547 (313,197 ₦) | 1,091,650 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,724 (84,325 ₦) | 79,865 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨652 (11,643 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,371 (470,696 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,993 (214,057 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨484 (8,646 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨604 (10,788 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in India is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,322 (41,443 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,519 (44,955 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,978 (71,003 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,853 (50,929 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in India is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,528,690 (27,285,289 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (1,852 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,661 (29,641 ₦) | 21,356 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (1,777 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨233 (4,165 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,257 (22,433 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨329 (5,877 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨243 (4,336 ₦) | 1,839 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨283 (5,051 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 (3,367 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨89 (1,593 ₦) | 1,362 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨307 (5,488 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,365 (24,372 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨545 (9,723 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,704 (30,412 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,328 (41,555 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨865 (15,442 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨261 (4,651 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨197 (3,523 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,773 (781,298 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (149 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,536 (27,420 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (4,444 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,661 prices entered by 476 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in India is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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