Cost of living in Samoa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (2,139 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala (3,059 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (1,394 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (503 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (1,365 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (2,826 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 333% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (3,206 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (1,841 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (1,115 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (692 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (5,436 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (1,673 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 398% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (234 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (599,202 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (268,855 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (20,908 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 222,496 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 217,542 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 10,810 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (4,182 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (125,307 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 29,341 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (2,091 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 5,049 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (41,815 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 304% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (28,068 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 15,987 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,324,530 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (366 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 13,522 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (418 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (1,394 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (5,203 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (2,230 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (2,091 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (1,254 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (734 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (558 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (1,394 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (13,003 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (4,422 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (20,812 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (2,091 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (1,394 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (1,030 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 70,572 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 13,946 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 Tala (1,951 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 330% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,100 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
139.385
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Cost of living in Samoa is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria
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