Cost of living in Samoa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (2,470 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (4,025 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (1,610 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (581 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (1,577 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (3,264 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (3,703 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (2,126 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (1,288 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (799 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (6,279 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (1,932 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (270 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (692,083 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (310,530 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (24,149 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 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) | 30 Tala (4,830 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (144,731 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 74,342 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (2,415 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | 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) | 300 Tala (48,297 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (32,419 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 37,979 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | 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 | 2.63 Tala (423 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (483 ₦) | 526 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (1,610 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (6,010 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (2,576 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (2,415 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (1,449 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (847 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (644 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (1,610 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (15,018 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (5,108 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 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 | 149 Tala (24,038 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (2,415 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (1,610 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (1,190 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 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 | 15 Tala (2,343 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 368% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria
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