- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (4,932 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 (2,661 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.79 (1,786 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (407 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (1,244 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (930 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.72 (2,224 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (939 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (385 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (840 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (4,103 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (871 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (445 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,940 (914,238 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,239 (583,710 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (74,895 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,249 (588,483 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £846 (398,433 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (56,519 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (10,431 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £340 (160,153 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (40,479 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (3,134 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (5,150 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (31,184 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 356% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (15,257 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (34,182 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (35,690 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 208% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 208% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,854 (8,883,431 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (598 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (46,109 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.45 (1,626 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (3,987 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (35,883 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 371% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.56 (1,678 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (718 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.26 (1,536 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.82 (857 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (720 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (5,889 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 270% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (14,750 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (9,977 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (50,370 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (26,905 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (4,280 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (1,429 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 (2,112 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 267% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (188,503 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (76 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (21,017 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (4,953 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 947% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,736 prices entered by 2,477 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria
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