Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (7,808 ₦) | 2,544 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (3,480 ₦) | 2,820 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.21 (1,818 ₦) | 1,294 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.00 (564 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.15 (1,781 ₦) | 986 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (1,131 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.79 (2,145 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (1,106 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (511 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 (954 ₦) | 460 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (4,494 ₦) | 3,288 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.11 (1,196 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (566 ₦) | 557 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,883 (1,065,287 ₦) | 1,340,340 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,339 (757,539 ₦) | 575,459 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £196 (110,930 ₦) | 54,124 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,056 (597,510 ₦) | 213,077 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £864 (488,622 ₦) | 292,366 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £123 (69,318 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (15,079 ₦) | 19,723 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £292 (165,260 ₦) | 115,367 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (46,121 ₦) | 50,207 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (3,581 ₦) | 5,694 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (7,642 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 409% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (35,123 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (17,971 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (39,251 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (40,061 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,823 (14,041,074 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (933 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (50,340 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.06 (2,295 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 500% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (5,713 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £99 (56,165 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.95 (1,671 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.68 (952 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.69 (2,085 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.21 (1,249 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.58 (894 ₦) | 617 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (8,013 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (20,286 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (11,196 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £125 (70,921 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 704% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (33,753 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (5,350 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 (1,820 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.81 (2,718 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 444% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £432 (244,284 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (58 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (19,213 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (7,169 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 1283% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,402 prices entered by 760 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria
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