Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayotte is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (6,901 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (4,600 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (3,220 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (460 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €10 (4,600 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 550% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (1,840 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 3,269 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (920 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 961 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 (767 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (5,521 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (1,058 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (690 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Mayotte is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,100 (506,048 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 169,522 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (69,007 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 125,257 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 115,758 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 21,205 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 9,971 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 75,224 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,266 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,281 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mayotte is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,646 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 11,438 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 16,911 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 20,625 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Mayotte is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,702,020 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 144 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €87 (40,024 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayotte is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,669 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,343 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (11,501 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 902 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,815 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 354 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 520 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (9,201 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 294% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayotte is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (15,641 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,848 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (32,203 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (3,220 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,814 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (3,680 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 620% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 16,561 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,680 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 580% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 705 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria
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