Cost of living in Samoa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 140% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (9,035 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (14,722 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (5,889 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (2,124 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (5,768 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (11,940 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 699% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (13,545 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 Tala (1,767 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (4,711 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (2,922 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (22,967 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (7,067 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 552% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (989 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (2,531,621 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (1,135,911 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (88,335 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 844,148 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 754,176 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 240,561 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (17,667 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (529,421 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 126,450 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (8,833 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (176,670 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 1027% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (118,588 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 50,000 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (1,548 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 34,491 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (1,767 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (5,889 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (21,983 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (9,422 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (8,833 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 405% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (5,300 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (3,099 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (2,356 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (5,889 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Samoa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (54,936 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (18,683 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (87,931 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (8,833 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (5,889 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (4,352 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 20,174 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (8,570 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 199 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria
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