- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (5,370 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (3,262 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (1,839 ₦) | 994 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (527 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 (1,593 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (893 ₦) | 624 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,600 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (848 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (544 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (546 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,090 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (794 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (508 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,301 (532,349 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (360,931 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (53,036 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €768 (314,133 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €527 (215,605 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (50,771 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (9,553 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (160,302 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (46,250 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 (1,832 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,998 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (34,892 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 414% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (13,313 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (37,523 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (45,830 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,683 (8,052,983 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (622 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 302% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (14,658 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (3,895 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (3,583 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (35,129 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 391% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 (2,081 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (1,470 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (1,206 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (916 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (817 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (7,357 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 399% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (13,641 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (6,822 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (26,196 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (26,335 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,510 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (648 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (2,034 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 262% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (187,275 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (97 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (23,407 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (2,174 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 362% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria
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