- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,147 ₦) | 2,334 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,782 ₦) | 2,073 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (1,658 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (326 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (1,160 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (1,460 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,306 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (1,220 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (584 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (1,268 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 295% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,403 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (698 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (777 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in United States is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,045 (746,407 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,578 (575,959 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (64,613 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (578,445 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (411,884 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (44,199 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (17,467 ₦) | 7,385 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (121,805 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (43,458 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,967 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (8,213 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 452% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (17,213 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (16,360 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (31,115 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (41,740 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,326 (8,149,063 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (281 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (31,081 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 156% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,564 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (6,731 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (40,524 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 429% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,478 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (1,279 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (1,878 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (1,270 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (677 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (7,466 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 378% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (16,324 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (9,077 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (63,132 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (28,823 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,213 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (1,775 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.89 (2,149 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 285% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (155,545 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (124 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (19,585 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,880 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 525% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,250 prices entered by 13,336 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria
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