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Cost of living in Samoa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (2,068 ₦) | 2,432 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (3,171 ₦) | 1,935 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (1,379 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (455 ₦) | 944 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (910 ₦) | 587 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (1,792 ₦) | 668 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (1,723 ₦) | 2,270 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (1,379 ₦) | 1,527 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (689 ₦) | 774 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (869 ₦) | 296 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (3,791 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (1,034 ₦) | 376 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (290 ₦) | 356 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (344,662 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (179,224 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (82,719 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 260,974 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 174,928 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 13,154 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 7,853 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (206,797 ₦) | 101,644 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 33,215 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,633 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (1,034 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,552 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (41,359 ₦) | 11,319 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,570 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 28,730 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,130,190 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (354 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,446 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,910 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,106 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (5,170 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,377 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,255 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,084 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (827 ₦) | 341 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (551 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (2,068 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (8,272 ₦) | 4,970 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (4,136 ₦) | 3,262 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,279 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (20,680 ₦) | 13,159 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (2,068 ₦) | 2,413 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (1,241 ₦) | 1,452 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (1,253 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 136,721 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 16,394 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (2,619 ₦) | 467 ₦ | + 461% | |
| 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 1,389 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria
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