Cost of living in United States compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (7,211 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (3,781 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.07 (2,105 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (410 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 (1,382 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (1,838 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,859 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.93 (1,632 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (797 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.28 (1,363 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (6,522 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (939 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (1,021 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in United States is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,513 (1,043,552 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,960 (813,815 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $206 (85,415 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,778 (738,431 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,342 (557,336 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (57,891 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 657% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (23,373 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (124,483 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (55,589 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (5,092 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (10,921 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (21,263 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (19,165 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (38,209 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (49,792 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 144% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,474 (10,578,079 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (440 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (31,853 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 283% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 188% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (3,097 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 489% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (7,913 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 343% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (51,751 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (3,089 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.17 (1,730 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.50 (2,284 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (1,735 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (850 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (10,481 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 543% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United States | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (20,317 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (11,051 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (81,279 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (34,427 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (5,316 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 448% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (2,154 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (2,606 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 350% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $499 (207,383 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (70 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (21,878 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,790 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 657% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,407 prices entered by 2,655 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria
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