Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 46 (5,714 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (3,993 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 19 (2,389 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (787 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 19 (2,305 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (816 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 23 (2,786 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (1,008 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.82 (594 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 511 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,367 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (1,036 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.56 (315 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,183 (883,942 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,567 (562,033 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,857 (228,455 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,912 (604,462 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,449 (424,352 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,201 (147,828 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (30,758 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,647 (202,666 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 444 (54,655 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 41 (5,041 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 75 (9,205 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 514% | |
| Clothes | + 239% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 239% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (32,331 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 386 (47,478 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 286% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 489 (60,230 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (68,925 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 95,764 (11,784,156 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.94 (239 ₦) | 256 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 162 (19,969 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 211% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 211% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (1,816 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 375% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (10,061 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 517% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (36,736 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 55 (6,741 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 36 (4,450 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 433% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (2,118 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (1,361 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (2,298 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (5,063 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 208 (25,542 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 105 (12,894 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (53,998 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 512% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 351 (43,150 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,233 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (2,555 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,704 (332,785 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (46 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 248 (30,508 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 23 (2,822 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 444% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 731 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria
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