- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (2,079 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (3,188 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (1,386 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (457 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (915 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (1,802 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (1,733 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (1,386 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (693 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (873 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (3,812 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (1,040 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (291 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 0% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (346,574 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (180,218 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (83,178 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 216,395 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 113,871 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 18,911 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 6,931 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (207,944 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,316 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,142 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (1,040 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,922 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (41,589 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 278% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,547 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 30,237 ₦ | - | |
| 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 | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (356 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,211 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,894 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (5,199 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,096 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,358 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (832 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (555 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (2,079 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (8,318 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (4,159 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (20,794 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (2,079 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (1,248 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (1,260 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,066 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,754 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (2,634 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 471% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,410 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
138.630
NGN
/
WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria
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