- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (5,339 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (3,311 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.51 (1,863 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (532 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (1,509 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (855 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,859 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (803 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (494 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (560 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,108 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (783 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (453 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (545,841 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €893 (368,513 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (55,346 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €809 (333,742 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €547 (225,618 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (41,736 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (9,845 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (152,078 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (45,292 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.41 (1,822 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (4,101 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (33,466 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 415% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (13,842 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (39,619 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (50,467 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,830 (9,010,277 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (637 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (14,536 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (3,543 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (3,557 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (35,262 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 362% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.20 (2,146 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.57 (1,472 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (1,377 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 (873 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (833 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (7,409 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 365% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (14,538 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (7,072 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (29,133 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (27,873 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,659 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (673 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 (2,152 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 274% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (187,558 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (82 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (26,976 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (2,218 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 369% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria
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