Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (5,250 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.82 (2,740 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.37 (1,586 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (394 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.31 (1,087 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.96 (921 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (1,924 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.87 (879 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (441 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (812 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (3,736 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (913 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (463 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,896 (892,637 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,409 (663,714 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £140 (65,699 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,146 (539,758 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £940 (442,634 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £120 (56,374 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 362% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (10,895 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £321 (151,131 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (38,227 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (2,987 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (5,273 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 343% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (32,112 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 346% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (14,074 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (32,514 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (34,690 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 166% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,713 (9,283,279 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 418% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (600 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £87 (41,104 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.15 (1,952 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (3,938 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £88 (41,344 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 499% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.19 (1,503 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (715 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.25 (1,532 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (790 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.47 (690 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (5,937 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (13,875 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (9,456 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (52,011 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (26,942 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (4,093 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.99 (1,406 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.66 (2,193 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £390 (183,788 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (51 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (16,901 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (5,219 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 1027% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,412 prices entered by 1,312 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria
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