Cost of living in India compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨374 (2,094 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨336 (1,884 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 (923 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (324 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨92 (514 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (216 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨241 (1,352 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨155 (869 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (173 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨170 (954 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨779 (4,360 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (509 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (210 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in India is 69% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,384 (226,132 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,853 (139,167 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,760 (32,254 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,064 (140,349 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,060 (84,328 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,534 (36,586 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨659 (3,691 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,167 (174,519 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,189 (68,254 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨543 (3,042 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨426 (2,387 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in India is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,468 (13,821 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,797 (15,662 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,303 (24,096 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,087 (17,286 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in India is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,248,440 (6,990,664 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (583 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,105 (6,187 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨144 (808 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (1,351 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨878 (4,916 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨413 (2,314 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨226 (1,265 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨274 (1,535 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 (953 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨96 (536 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨309 (1,730 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| India | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,449 (8,111 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨607 (3,401 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,419 (7,944 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,942 (10,872 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨733 (4,104 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (1,280 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨181 (1,014 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨50,214 (281,174 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (8 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,578 (8,836 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨265 (1,484 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,222 prices entered by 1,287 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria
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