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 | ₨346 (1,781 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨295 (1,516 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (725 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (270 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (386 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (192 ₦) | 598 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨235 (1,208 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 (767 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (163 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨139 (714 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨723 (3,720 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (442 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (180 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in India is 55% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,044 (170,041 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,095 (103,408 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,465 (22,974 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,324 (94,293 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,898 (61,225 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,642 (18,743 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨715 (3,679 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,630 (152,473 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,904 (56,109 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨402 (2,067 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨219 (1,127 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in India is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,374 (12,214 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,484 (12,781 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,677 (18,924 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,747 (14,135 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in India is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨947,244 (4,874,434 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 (426 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,147 (5,902 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨98 (503 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨206 (1,059 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨630 (3,242 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (1,643 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (869 ₦) | 920 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (1,341 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (703 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (369 ₦) | 510 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨219 (1,129 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,212 (6,235 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨477 (2,453 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,601 (8,240 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,500 (7,717 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨510 (2,627 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨180 (926 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 (968 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,392 (197,562 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.46 (28 ₦) | 35 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,486 (7,648 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (1,397 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 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 10,120 prices entered by 1,872 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria
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