Cost of living in Italy compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (13,687 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 546% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (7,690 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (4,293 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (1,182 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (3,116 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (2,036 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (5,362 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (1,815 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (1,473 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (1,259 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (5,958 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (1,812 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (1,063 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,184 (971,224 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €817 (670,368 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (130,582 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €795 (652,263 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €666 (546,430 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (86,511 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (17,877 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (233,877 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (115,755 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (5,113 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (9,060 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (59,122 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 360% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (30,098 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (77,801 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (89,699 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,174 (22,291,221 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 297% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (1,515 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (30,348 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 124% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (6,015 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 543% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (9,357 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (70,471 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 317% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (4,433 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (3,054 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (2,686 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (1,953 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (2,013 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (15,068 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 751% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (32,259 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (13,827 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (64,532 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 396% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (63,776 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (7,202 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.95 (1,601 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (4,000 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €686 (562,461 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1039% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (295 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (51,211 ₦) | 18,133 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (4,611 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,628 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria
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