- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,111 ₦) | 2,569 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,767 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (1,666 ₦) | 998 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (327 ₦) | 823 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (1,165 ₦) | 601 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (1,457 ₦) | 626 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,291 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (1,225 ₦) | 1,148 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (586 ₦) | 822 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (1,173 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,351 ₦) | 2,313 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (704 ₦) | 385 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (778 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in United States is 158% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,032 (742,036 ₦) | 337,231 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (569,356 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (64,774 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (572,829 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,114 (406,760 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (44,756 ₦) | 17,516 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (17,465 ₦) | 5,493 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (122,390 ₦) | 117,048 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (43,629 ₦) | 38,623 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,974 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (8,252 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | + 453% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (17,326 ₦) | 6,602 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (16,312 ₦) | 9,445 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (31,027 ₦) | 16,922 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (41,845 ₦) | 27,551 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,226 (8,117,270 ₦) | 6,199,200 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (277 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (31,081 ₦) | 10,880 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 166% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,594 ₦) | 1,672 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (6,942 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (41,308 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | + 441% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,480 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (1,275 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (1,844 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (1,243 ₦) | 417 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (676 ₦) | 439 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (7,510 ₦) | 1,439 ₦ | + 422% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (16,192 ₦) | 5,811 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (9,062 ₦) | 3,124 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (62,527 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (28,691 ₦) | 16,701 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (4,179 ₦) | 2,468 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (1,768 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (2,131 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 310% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (156,708 ₦) | 231,505 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (117 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (19,350 ₦) | 14,746 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,890 ₦) | 453 ₦ | + 538% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
365.220
NGN
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,931 prices entered by 14,111 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria
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