Cost of living in Spain compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Spain is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (8,401 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 224% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (4,482 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (1,899 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (497 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.94 (1,461 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (1,075 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (3,315 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (950 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (607 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (502 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,288 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (998 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (481 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 25% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Spain is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,209 (601,690 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €830 (413,147 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (63,594 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €782 (389,190 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €581 (289,217 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (42,669 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (14,278 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | €349 (173,533 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (46,181 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (3,526 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (5,601 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 273% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (38,118 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 350% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (14,586 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (41,824 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (42,640 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 45% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,622 (13,251,877 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (852 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 175% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (15,446 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (4,079 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 966% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,956 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 143% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (31,605 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (1,963 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (1,232 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (1,484 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (962 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (955 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (9,209 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 444% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (15,870 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (7,732 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (25,102 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 184% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (23,327 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (4,675 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (1,308 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.38 (2,181 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 336% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €468 (232,795 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (82 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 247% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (24,333 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (2,527 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 387% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Spain is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria
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