Cost of living in United States compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (5,773 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (3,133 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (1,622 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (333 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.88 (1,095 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (1,586 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,359 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (1,307 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (668 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (1,183 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (5,394 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (756 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 (831 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in United States is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,191 (833,609 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,577 (600,009 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (68,308 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,543 (586,981 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,144 (435,477 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (42,570 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (19,923 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 (103,912 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (48,356 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,076 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (8,480 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 748% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (17,821 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (16,168 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (32,892 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (40,641 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,511 (8,945,798 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (252 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (27,974 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,647 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (6,081 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (42,159 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,499 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (1,314 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (1,854 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (1,391 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (692 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (8,329 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (17,723 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (9,678 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $198 (75,292 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (29,646 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,670 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (1,878 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (2,147 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (161,778 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (94 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (18,769 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (3,169 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 486% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,584 prices entered by 4,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria
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