Cost of living in Samoa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (2,309 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala (3,303 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (1,505 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (543 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (1,474 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (3,051 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 410% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (3,461 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (1,987 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (1,204 ₦) | 849 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (747 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (5,869 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (1,806 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 445% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (253 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (646,941 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (290,276 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (22,573 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 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 | - | 212,528 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 21,205 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (4,515 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (135,290 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 32,387 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (2,257 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 122% more expensive than 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) | 300 Tala (45,147 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (30,304 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 20,625 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 13% 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 | 2.63 Tala (396 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 14,469 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (451 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (1,505 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (5,618 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (2,408 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (2,257 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (1,354 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (792 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (602 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (1,505 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (14,039 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (4,774 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (22,470 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (2,257 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (1,505 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (1,112 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 141,264 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 35 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 17,955 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (2,190 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 575 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria
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