Cost of living in Italy compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (29,188 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 580% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (18,141 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (9,567 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 312% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (2,533 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (6,779 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (5,104 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (12,898 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (4,134 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (3,367 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (2,545 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (12,400 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (4,274 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 328% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (2,215 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 315% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 315% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,702 (3,032,716 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 (2,153,564 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 418% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €214 (380,927 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €989 (1,763,245 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €693 (1,234,560 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (223,622 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (60,257 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (565,422 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (212,058 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (12,869 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (18,426 ₦) | 2,644 ₦ | + 597% | |
| Clothes | + 281% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 281% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (133,917 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 922% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (63,299 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (175,024 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 343% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (204,955 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 214% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 214% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,562 (50,904,503 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1056% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (3,305 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 294% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (68,885 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 456% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 456% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (16,224 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (17,093 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 867% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €115 (205,273 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 1021% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (11,603 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 429% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (6,444 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (5,775 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.75 (4,900 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 388% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (4,018 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 275% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (36,259 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 1416% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 179% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (74,744 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (32,648 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 309% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (187,392 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 1544% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (141,380 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 314% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (16,730 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.85 (3,297 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (8,804 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 717% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €821 (1,463,501 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 391% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (685 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (86,051 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 547% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (10,761 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 330% | |
| TOTAL | + 239% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,862 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 239% more expensive than in Nigeria
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