Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (5,616 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.86 (3,166 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.32 (1,794 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (443 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 (1,339 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (1,043 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.44 (2,397 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (1,051 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (426 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.68 (905 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (4,434 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (1,054 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (490 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 171% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,792 (967,568 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,080 (583,248 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (78,050 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,121 (605,134 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (558,455 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (54,072 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (11,981 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (171,683 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (39,386 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (3,351 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (6,404 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 540% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (37,080 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 458% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (17,609 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (41,608 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (40,284 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 175% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (10,823,223 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.15 (621 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £86 (46,526 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.27 (1,766 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (4,778 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (44,286 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.51 (1,897 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (854 ₦) | 902 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (1,729 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 (1,015 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (774 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (7,222 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (16,175 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (10,055 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (73,027 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 432% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (30,811 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (4,622 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.29 (1,775 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.60 (2,485 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 386% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £428 (231,349 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (164 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 395% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (18,428 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (6,288 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 1062% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,918 prices entered by 939 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria
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