Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 394% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayotte is 394% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (44,661 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 621% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (26,797 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 531% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (12,505 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 294% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €3.00 (5,359 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 420% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (10,719 ₦) | 2,530 ₦ | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (12,505 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 737% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 (21,437 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €10 (17,865 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 412% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (14,292 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 423% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (5,359 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 417% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (21,437 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (3,573 ₦) | 1,387 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (3,573 ₦) | 1,179 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Mayotte is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (2,322,385 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (1,518,483 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (535,935 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (1,339,838 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (1,161,193 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 240,561 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 28,675 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (893,225 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 126,450 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,193 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 340% | |||
| Clothes in Mayotte is 340% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (178,645 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 949% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (89,323 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 470% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €170 (303,697 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 561% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 50,000 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Mayotte is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €6,000 (10,718,701 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 1,034 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (125,052 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayotte is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (35,729 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (8,932 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 411% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 3,834 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 2,923 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,338 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (35,729 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 884% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayotte is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (60,739 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 11,069 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (107,187 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (12,505 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3,331 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (14,292 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 906% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (1,071,870 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 259% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (71,458 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (14,292 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 472% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria
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