Cost of living in Italy compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (5,942 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,552 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.40 (1,926 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (548 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (1,492 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (888 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,845 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (811 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (579 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (544 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,887 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (819 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (601 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,327 (581,364 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €922 (403,800 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (54,800 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €820 (359,417 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €622 (272,678 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (39,641 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (10,615 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (150,751 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (52,975 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (2,293 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (4,615 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (36,425 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 621% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (13,430 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (38,131 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (50,858 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,856 (10,012,752 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 331% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (678 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 366% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (15,797 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (3,241 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 333% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (4,334 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (37,270 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 475% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (2,657 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.23 (1,417 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (1,227 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (1,043 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (850 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (7,250 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (16,136 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (7,533 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (38,557 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (27,104 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,892 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (642 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (2,197 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 500% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (201,768 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (65 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (25,912 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (2,365 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 421% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,849 prices entered by 474 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria
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