Cost of living in India compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨375 (1,934 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨278 (1,434 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (713 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (265 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (368 ₦) | 561 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (183 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨212 (1,093 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (689 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (146 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (655 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨797 (4,109 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (436 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (183 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in India is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨32,377 (167,005 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,833 (102,300 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,330 (22,333 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,135 (114,174 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,235 (68,266 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,267 (16,854 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨734 (3,784 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,901 (154,234 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,367 (53,473 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (1,950 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨362 (1,869 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in India is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,385 (12,300 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,611 (13,468 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,751 (19,347 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,705 (13,955 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in India is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨934,217 (4,818,776 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (388 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,170 (6,034 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨98 (505 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (1,030 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨917 (4,731 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨245 (1,264 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨176 (910 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (1,205 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (761 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (358 ₦) | 396 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨233 (1,203 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,246 (6,428 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨475 (2,452 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,736 (8,954 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,930 (9,957 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨678 (3,499 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨219 (1,132 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (1,034 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,946 (175,095 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.10 (11 ₦) | 20 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,782 (9,191 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨260 (1,339 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,417 prices entered by 2,415 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria
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