Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (7,320 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.97 (3,086 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.36 (1,738 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (461 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.77 (1,434 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (1,184 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.83 (1,982 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.12 (1,096 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.88 (453 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.87 (968 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (4,414 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (995 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (534 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,255 (1,166,182 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,788 (924,887 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £177 (91,675 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,498 (775,087 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,191 (615,978 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £138 (71,601 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 836% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (13,530 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £294 (152,060 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £101 (52,106 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (3,245 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (6,692 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (34,665 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (17,506 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (38,964 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (43,987 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 300% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 300% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,915 (11,852,892 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.55 (804 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 341% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £113 (58,254 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 600% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.11 (2,127 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (4,787 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £90 (46,617 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.50 (1,294 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (814 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.42 (1,767 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.89 (978 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.29 (665 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (7,498 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 360% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Kingdom | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (18,469 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (12,356 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £140 (72,668 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 270% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (31,659 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (4,866 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 401% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.18 (1,645 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.32 (2,751 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 375% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £533 (275,835 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (63 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (20,749 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (6,193 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 1137% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,766 prices entered by 616 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria
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