Cost of living in Samoa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (2,584 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (4,211 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (1,684 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (607 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (1,650 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (3,415 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (3,874 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (2,224 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (1,347 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (836 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (6,569 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (2,021 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (283 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (724,048 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (324,872 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (25,264 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 441,651 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 270,421 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 80,318 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (5,053 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (151,415 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 56,399 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (2,526 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,462 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (50,528 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 311% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (33,916 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,497 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (443 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 19,283 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (505 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (1,684 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (6,287 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (2,695 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (2,526 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (1,516 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (886 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (674 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (1,684 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (15,712 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (5,343 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 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 | 149 Tala (25,148 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (2,526 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (1,684 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (1,245 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 20,543 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (2,451 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 373% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 317 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria
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