Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (28,276 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 525% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (14,685 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.95 (7,510 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (2,197 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.75 (7,133 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.46 (4,676 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.80 (9,136 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (4,088 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (1,763 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.11 (4,007 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 352% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (18,368 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.25 (4,271 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (1,965 ₦) | 1,308 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 641% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 641% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,771 (5,270,628 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 802% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,153 (4,096,044 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 886% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £192 (365,737 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,876 (3,568,245 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 728% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,366 (2,599,048 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 1029% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £153 (291,364 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (52,922 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £283 (537,902 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (162,996 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (13,806 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (27,654 ₦) | 2,669 ₦ | + 936% | |
| Clothes | + 276% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 276% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (135,869 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 937% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (66,183 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (157,433 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £87 (165,345 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 543% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 543% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,549 (54,307,216 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.45 (2,756 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £114 (217,030 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 741% | |
| Personal Care | + 287% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 287% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.66 (6,954 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (14,690 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 731% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (118,522 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 547% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 (7,491 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.92 (3,651 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.56 (8,669 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 (4,217 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.91 (3,624 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (29,046 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 1114% | |
| Entertainment | + 190% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (70,867 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (43,257 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 442% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £114 (216,998 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 1803% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £68 (128,614 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (21,327 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.69 (7,022 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (11,559 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 719% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (815,756 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (227 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (75,408 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 467% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (28,516 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 1041% | |
| TOTAL | + 397% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,951 prices entered by 535 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 397% more expensive than in Nigeria
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