Cost of living in India compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 48% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨336 (1,797 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨294 (1,572 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (871 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (286 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (446 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (212 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨216 (1,154 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨152 (815 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (155 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (790 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨766 (4,099 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (469 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (186 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in India is 62% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,707 (164,246 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,031 (107,141 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 (23,604 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,933 (122,665 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,192 (75,909 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,664 (19,598 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨511 (2,732 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,219 (156,290 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,383 (66,237 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨416 (2,223 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨320 (1,709 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in India is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,328 (12,450 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,564 (13,712 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,571 (19,100 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,002 (16,059 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in India is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨980,422 (5,244,165 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (575 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,414 (7,565 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (748 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨303 (1,621 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,443 (7,720 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨402 (2,148 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (1,015 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨248 (1,329 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 (812 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (384 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨373 (1,997 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in India is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,405 (7,513 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨592 (3,166 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,517 (8,115 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,140 (11,444 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨607 (3,248 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (1,225 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (927 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,652 (249,534 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (7 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,540 (8,237 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (1,321 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,785 prices entered by 1,009 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria
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