Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 151% | |||
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Food in Mayotte is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (12,360 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 376% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (7,416 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 129% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (3,461 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €3.00 (1,483 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €6.00 (2,966 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (3,461 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 202% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 (5,933 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 352% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €10 (4,944 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (3,955 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | + 208% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (1,483 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 190% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (5,933 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (989 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (989 ₦) | 638 ₦ | + 55% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Mayotte is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (642,699 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (420,226 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (148,315 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 195% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (370,788 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (321,349 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 88,435 ₦ | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 18,513 ₦ | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (247,192 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 103% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 56,399 ₦ | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 6,433 ₦ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in Mayotte is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (49,438 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 484% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (24,719 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 101% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €170 (84,045 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 193% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,497 ₦ | - | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Mayotte is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €6,000 (2,966,301 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 310 ₦ | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (34,607 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | + 55% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Mayotte is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 383 ₦ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (9,888 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,247 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (2,472 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 196% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,660 ₦ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 651 ₦ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 663 ₦ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (9,888 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 484% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Mayotte is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (16,809 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (29,663 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (3,461 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,074 ₦ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (3,955 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 691% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (296,630 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 116% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (19,775 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,955 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 663% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria
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