Cost of living in Italy compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (6,901 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,786 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.57 (2,446 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (583 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (1,543 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (1,090 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,938 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (975 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (749 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (578 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,873 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (781 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (588 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Italy is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,109 (486,422 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €764 (335,201 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (87,749 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €695 (305,010 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €563 (246,867 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (57,941 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 658% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (11,225 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (167,992 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (58,545 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.29 (1,883 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (4,393 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (31,953 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (15,017 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (36,569 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (53,192 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (11,156,462 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (752 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 312% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (16,006 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (4,210 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 701% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,725 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (36,488 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.82 (2,115 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (1,350 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (1,247 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (1,001 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (782 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (7,122 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Italy | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (17,936 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (7,326 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (24,600 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (31,755 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (4,005 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 (733 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.07 (2,227 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (225,661 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (74 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (22,824 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (2,563 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 412% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,856 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria
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