- Cost of Living
- United States
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (4,965 ₦) | 2,471 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,684 ₦) | 1,941 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (1,652 ₦) | 980 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (325 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (1,161 ₦) | 593 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (1,437 ₦) | 668 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,237 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (1,215 ₦) | 1,079 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (597 ₦) | 844 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (1,050 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,258 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (694 ₦) | 401 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (766 ₦) | 365 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in United States is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,027 (725,630 ₦) | 319,343 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (559,128 ₦) | 218,393 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (62,429 ₦) | 24,717 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (560,768 ₦) | 233,341 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (396,506 ₦) | 159,447 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (43,032 ₦) | 23,589 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (17,108 ₦) | 6,539 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (123,776 ₦) | 135,770 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (43,549 ₦) | 37,311 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,970 ₦) | 1,700 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (8,078 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 477% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (16,866 ₦) | 7,129 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (15,916 ₦) | 9,395 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (30,545 ₦) | 16,854 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (42,117 ₦) | 25,764 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 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 | $22,050 (7,893,972 ₦) | 4,706,360 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (257 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (31,030 ₦) | 11,173 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,588 ₦) | 1,440 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (6,446 ₦) | 2,467 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (39,442 ₦) | 7,565 ₦ | + 421% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,373 ₦) | 1,578 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (1,270 ₦) | 990 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (1,823 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (1,217 ₦) | 482 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (656 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (7,281 ₦) | 1,405 ₦ | + 418% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (15,809 ₦) | 6,564 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (8,864 ₦) | 3,251 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (59,877 ₦) | 21,756 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (28,112 ₦) | 18,006 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (4,094 ₦) | 2,462 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (1,710 ₦) | 1,630 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (2,044 ₦) | 523 ₦ | + 291% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (153,699 ₦) | 246,077 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (101 ₦) | 36 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (18,884 ₦) | 13,316 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,870 ₦) | 435 ₦ | + 560% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in United States is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria
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