- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (5,002 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (2,614 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (1,692 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (405 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (1,252 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.91 (893 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (2,120 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (919 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (395 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (823 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (4,002 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (853 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (431 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,860 (870,397 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,200 (561,405 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (74,316 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,129 (528,358 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £788 (368,639 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (68,097 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (10,077 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (157,536 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (39,804 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (2,994 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (5,099 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (29,612 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 336% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (15,099 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (32,957 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (33,721 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 209% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 209% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,384 (8,604,189 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (583 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (43,831 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 329% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (1,582 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (3,833 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (34,719 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 385% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (1,628 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (713 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (1,506 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (840 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (723 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (5,880 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 299% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (14,462 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (9,773 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (53,720 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (25,426 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (4,205 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (1,390 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (2,037 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 262% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (187,381 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (69 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (20,082 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (4,768 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 913% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,163 prices entered by 2,648 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria
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