- Cost of Living
- India
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨393 (2,002 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (1,330 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (726 ₦) | 928 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (262 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (363 ₦) | 582 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (193 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (1,021 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (706 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (126 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (621 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨832 (4,241 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (416 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (167 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in India is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,539 (155,577 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,550 (104,689 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,569 (23,277 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,271 (123,644 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,852 (75,661 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,625 (18,466 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨803 (4,091 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,889 (172,643 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (53,501 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (2,010 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨571 (2,907 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in India is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,441 (12,434 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,720 (13,858 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,791 (19,313 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,948 (15,018 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in India is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨880,663 (4,486,431 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (400 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,366 (6,960 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (654 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (1,402 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,366 (6,958 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨252 (1,285 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (903 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨227 (1,155 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨131 (669 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (364 ₦) | 478 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (1,399 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,200 (6,113 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨475 (2,417 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,906 (9,710 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,984 (10,106 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨593 (3,022 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (1,155 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (1,049 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,165 (194,427 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨64 (324 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 424% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,874 (9,547 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨257 (1,311 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,358 prices entered by 4,501 different people.
Cost of living in India is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria
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