- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,038 ₦) | 2,527 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,721 ₦) | 2,014 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (1,670 ₦) | 1,010 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (324 ₦) | 833 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (1,167 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (1,443 ₦) | 670 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,270 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (1,220 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (588 ₦) | 893 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (1,105 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,333 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (696 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (770 ₦) | 365 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 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 | $2,028 (732,244 ₦) | 324,688 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,571 (567,154 ₦) | 228,608 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (63,896 ₦) | 28,443 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (570,302 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,118 (403,580 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (44,538 ₦) | 21,213 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (17,387 ₦) | 6,109 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (121,760 ₦) | 118,039 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (43,327 ₦) | 38,926 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,985 ₦) | 1,784 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (8,202 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | + 450% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (17,190 ₦) | 6,540 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (16,098 ₦) | 9,287 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (30,805 ₦) | 18,453 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (41,737 ₦) | 26,299 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,028 (7,952,256 ₦) | 5,209,220 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (269 ₦) | 147 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (30,684 ₦) | 11,984 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 161% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,560 ₦) | 1,610 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (6,678 ₦) | 1,948 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (40,341 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | + 429% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,453 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (1,268 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (1,825 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (1,245 ₦) | 422 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (668 ₦) | 439 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (7,487 ₦) | 1,348 ₦ | + 455% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (15,953 ₦) | 5,793 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (8,962 ₦) | 3,178 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (60,107 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (28,618 ₦) | 15,881 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (4,145 ₦) | 2,382 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (1,750 ₦) | 1,584 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (2,105 ₦) | 518 ₦ | + 306% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (154,968 ₦) | 232,084 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (106 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (19,262 ₦) | 14,765 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,848 ₦) | 483 ₦ | + 490% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria
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