Cost of living in Spain compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (7,157 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,913 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.30 (1,654 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (398 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 (1,141 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 (785 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (3,024 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (835 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (551 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (431 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,287 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (813 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (425 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,176 (589,932 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €739 (370,672 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (53,191 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €714 (357,986 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €513 (257,269 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €74 (37,265 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (14,313 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (172,472 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (46,302 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (3,491 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (5,100 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 410% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (37,663 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 384% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (15,039 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (38,433 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (43,091 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,950 (11,512,461 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (612 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (21,246 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.49 (2,754 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (3,177 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (28,509 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (2,107 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (1,172 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (1,375 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (702 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (963 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (7,291 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (14,223 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (7,800 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (21,373 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (19,691 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (4,596 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.59 (1,299 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (1,932 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 (235,747 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (116 ₦) | 108 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (24,173 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (2,472 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,131 prices entered by 1,383 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria
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