Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Kiribati is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Kiribati | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (5,943 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 180% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (14,858 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 368% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,563 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (1,882 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$8 (4,160 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 228% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 991 ₦ | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,753 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2,293 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,917 ₦ | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (1,486 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 126% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (9,906 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 132% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 750 ₦ | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 678 ₦ | - | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Kiribati is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Kiribati | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (476,897 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (424,503 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (159,207 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 514,982 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 466,568 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (29,717 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 19,590 ₦ | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 190,281 ₦ | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 71,787 ₦ | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (9,906 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 178% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Kiribati | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 12,848 ₦ | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 18,978 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 36,493 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 69,715 ₦ | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Kiribati | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,616,260 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 485 ₦ | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 30,349 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Kiribati is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Kiribati | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 936 ₦ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 8,438 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 16,919 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,431 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,005 ₦ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,872 ₦ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (2,972 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 282% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 794 ₦ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,771 ₦ | - | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Kiribati | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (5,943 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 8,082 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,012 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 45,534 ₦ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 6,738 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (1,486 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 49,403 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 17,745 ₦ | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (7,264 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 414% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria
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