Cost of living in Italy compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (6,567 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,908 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (2,220 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (638 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (1,778 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (1,109 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (3,339 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (1,006 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (633 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (662 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,525 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (925 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (534 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,135 (569,700 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (424,939 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (62,243 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (422,396 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (275,057 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (44,225 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (12,814 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (181,695 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (53,924 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (2,827 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (5,005 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 400% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (39,937 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 414% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (16,853 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (39,081 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (54,857 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,630 (11,859,231 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (720 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 358% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (18,060 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (2,434 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (4,249 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (35,914 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (2,583 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (1,595 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.56 (1,283 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (1,021 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (925 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (8,722 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (16,614 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (9,034 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (51,418 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (32,893 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (4,679 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (815 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (2,441 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (232,966 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (78 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (25,002 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (2,793 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 342% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,421 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria
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