Cost of living in United States compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 391% | |||
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Food in United States is 391% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (30,786 ₦) | 3,378 ₦ | + 811% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (16,965 ₦) | 4,062 ₦ | + 318% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (8,929 ₦) | 2,111 ₦ | + 323% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (1,666 ₦) | 1,475 ₦ | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (7,111 ₦) | 1,418 ₦ | + 402% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (7,137 ₦) | 1,156 ₦ | + 518% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (11,416 ₦) | 5,338 ₦ | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (6,946 ₦) | 2,391 ₦ | + 190% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (3,471 ₦) | 1,674 ₦ | + 107% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (4,724 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 646% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (24,801 ₦) | 5,146 ₦ | + 382% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (4,593 ₦) | 944 ₦ | + 386% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (4,364 ₦) | 821 ₦ | + 431% | |
Housing | + 429% | |||
Housing in United States is 429% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (4,711,030 ₦) | 500,378 ₦ | + 841% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (3,612,105 ₦) | 415,556 ₦ | + 769% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (348,481 ₦) | 75,393 ₦ | + 362% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (3,216,073 ₦) | 576,355 ₦ | + 458% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (2,449,992 ₦) | 422,304 ₦ | + 480% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (232,642 ₦) | 83,180 ₦ | + 180% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (100,527 ₦) | 22,277 ₦ | + 351% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (459,372 ₦) | 211,206 ₦ | + 117% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (227,649 ₦) | 81,049 ₦ | + 181% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (22,398 ₦) | 3,530 ₦ | + 535% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (46,719 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 288% | |||
Clothes in United States is 288% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (89,595 ₦) | 10,187 ₦ | + 779% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (81,891 ₦) | 25,289 ₦ | + 224% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (152,439 ₦) | 32,870 ₦ | + 364% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (205,224 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 219% | |
Transportation | + 266% | |||
Transportation in United States is 266% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (44,528,474 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 911% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (1,540 ₦) | 627 ₦ | + 146% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (115,631 ₦) | 28,552 ₦ | + 305% | |
Personal Care | + 572% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 572% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (14,929 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 1024% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (33,130 ₦) | 6,789 ₦ | + 388% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (218,364 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 1191% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (14,577 ₦) | 2,283 ₦ | + 538% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (7,842 ₦) | 2,813 ₦ | + 179% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (10,258 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 464% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (7,731 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 1328% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (3,695 ₦) | 773 ₦ | + 378% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (46,062 ₦) | 2,222 ₦ | + 1973% | |
Entertainment | + 580% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 580% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (89,714 ₦) | 11,241 ₦ | + 698% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (46,620 ₦) | 7,881 ₦ | + 492% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (323,725 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 1519% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (155,167 ₦) | 33,366 ₦ | + 365% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (22,861 ₦) | 15,778 ₦ | + 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (8,728 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (11,376 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1038% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (793,109 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1505% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (577 ₦) | 12 ₦ | + 4712% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (103,764 ₦) | 13,432 ₦ | + 673% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (15,978 ₦) | 2,214 ₦ | + 622% | |
TOTAL | + 397% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,824 prices entered by 2,412 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 397% more expensive than in Nigeria
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