Cost of living in Spain compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (6,893 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,666 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (1,547 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (377 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (1,053 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.69 (742 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,854 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (775 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (483 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (394 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (2,838 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (788 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (390 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,177 (516,437 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €754 (330,992 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (49,355 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €706 (309,944 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €534 (234,499 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (32,105 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (13,400 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (151,408 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (40,733 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (3,286 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (4,567 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (32,221 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (13,002 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (35,064 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (38,435 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,105 (10,138,859 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (707 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (17,882 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.63 (2,472 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 370% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (2,702 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (25,991 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (1,807 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.45 (1,077 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (1,228 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (652 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (818 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (7,481 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Spain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (13,692 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (7,050 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (21,781 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (18,129 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,198 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 333% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (1,149 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (1,779 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (197,689 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (68 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (20,276 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (2,182 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 336% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,773 prices entered by 1,161 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria
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