Cost of living in United States compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (14,786 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 598% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (7,962 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.76 (4,439 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (834 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.97 (3,830 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.66 (3,591 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (5,387 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (3,516 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.37 (1,829 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (2,680 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 308% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (12,571 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (2,238 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.86 (2,200 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in United States is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,763 (2,129,126 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,113 (1,628,098 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 613% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (171,884 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,936 (1,491,935 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,468 (1,130,853 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $151 (116,344 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (47,177 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (225,060 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (109,218 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (10,721 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (24,892 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (42,793 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (37,181 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (73,386 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (95,934 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,558 (21,233,549 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 278% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (791 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (61,410 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 254% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 254% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (6,658 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 611% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (18,217 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (118,755 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 602% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (6,842 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (3,765 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (5,317 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (3,786 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 386% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (1,696 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (22,240 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 1156% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (43,767 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (21,775 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $234 (180,108 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 1284% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (72,629 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (10,873 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.52 (4,253 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (5,062 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 406% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $549 (422,875 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 756% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (152 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (44,757 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (7,851 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 456% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,127 prices entered by 2,799 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 161% more expensive than in Nigeria
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