- 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 (4,984 ₦) | 2,344 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,676 ₦) | 1,827 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (1,648 ₦) | 1,024 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (328 ₦) | 782 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (1,160 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (1,465 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,244 ₦) | 1,807 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (1,221 ₦) | 1,108 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (613 ₦) | 765 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (1,004 ₦) | 349 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,217 ₦) | 2,232 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (698 ₦) | 386 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (772 ₦) | 356 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in United States is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,047 (734,970 ₦) | 335,964 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,583 (568,315 ₦) | 279,020 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (61,725 ₦) | 31,356 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (569,363 ₦) | 221,084 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (398,203 ₦) | 206,340 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (42,199 ₦) | 18,610 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (17,175 ₦) | 6,660 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (125,904 ₦) | 138,110 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (43,346 ₦) | 39,921 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,021 ₦) | 1,157 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (8,008 ₦) | 1,253 ₦ | + 539% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (16,875 ₦) | 6,658 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (16,242 ₦) | 9,086 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (30,619 ₦) | 17,816 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (42,562 ₦) | 25,379 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,088 (7,929,520 ₦) | 4,376,070 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (252 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (30,770 ₦) | 11,334 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,661 ₦) | 1,403 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (6,580 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (39,236 ₦) | 7,784 ₦ | + 404% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,354 ₦) | 1,841 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (1,273 ₦) | 980 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (1,756 ₦) | 1,380 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (1,183 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (641 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (7,375 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 452% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (15,812 ₦) | 7,244 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (8,864 ₦) | 3,028 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (60,535 ₦) | 20,335 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (28,115 ₦) | 19,345 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (4,114 ₦) | 2,789 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (1,717 ₦) | 1,541 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.70 (2,048 ₦) | 452 ₦ | + 353% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (154,128 ₦) | 252,374 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (206 ₦) | 86 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (18,996 ₦) | 13,609 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,863 ₦) | 415 ₦ | + 589% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria
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