Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayotte is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (6,582 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (4,388 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (3,072 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (439 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €10 (4,388 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 443% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (1,755 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,019 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (878 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,012 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 (731 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (5,266 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (1,009 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (658 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Mayotte is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,100 (482,692 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 344,756 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (65,822 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 319,785 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 184,708 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 7,649 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 17,828 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 105,832 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 74,342 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,818 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mayotte is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 9,511 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,349 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 46,330 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 37,979 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Mayotte is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 182 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €87 (38,177 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayotte is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 526 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (10,970 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,096 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,223 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 604 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 529 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (8,776 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 438% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayotte is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mayotte | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (14,920 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,345 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (30,717 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (3,072 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 596 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (3,510 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 506% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 20,152 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,510 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 601% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria
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