Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (4,323 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (3,467 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (1,513 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (676 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 12 (1,286 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (708 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (1,808 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (842 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.65 (515 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 367 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 4,640 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (973 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.95 (327 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,675 (406,715 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,836 (313,864 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 546 (60,381 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,826 (312,770 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,717 (190,035 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 658 (72,782 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 852% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 187 (20,643 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,846 (204,319 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (51,593 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 23 (2,512 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 65 (7,145 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 164 (18,143 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 175 (19,386 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 458 (50,697 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 398 (44,061 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,622 (8,370,275 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.42 (268 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 81 (8,975 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 20 (2,266 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 331% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (6,705 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 275% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 169 (18,683 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 18 (2,017 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (1,840 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (1,741 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (1,227 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (1,165 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (3,600 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 157 (17,331 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 124 (13,698 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500 (55,343 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (25,347 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 970 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (2,473 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 579 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,412 (266,926 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (58 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (32,742 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (2,884 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 476% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 676 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
110.686
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria
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