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Cost of living in United States compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,051 ₦) | 2,386 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,754 ₦) | 1,947 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.43 (1,594 ₦) | 947 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (315 ₦) | 911 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (1,152 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.96 (1,425 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,252 ₦) | 2,135 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (1,203 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (574 ₦) | 782 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (1,311 ₦) | 298 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,300 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (691 ₦) | 364 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (775 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in United States is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (736,448 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,542 (555,235 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (64,045 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,514 (544,896 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,090 (392,504 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (41,962 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (17,300 ₦) | 8,041 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (116,258 ₦) | 106,635 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (43,419 ₦) | 33,761 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,804 ₦) | 1,602 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (7,895 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (16,972 ₦) | 8,333 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (15,940 ₦) | 11,637 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (30,844 ₦) | 17,226 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (40,704 ₦) | 28,300 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 156% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,243 (8,007,480 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (281 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (30,556 ₦) | 10,263 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,482 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (6,544 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (39,707 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | + 421% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,445 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (1,233 ₦) | 1,231 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (1,823 ₦) | 1,272 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (1,250 ₦) | 335 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (661 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (7,351 ₦) | 2,328 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (16,168 ₦) | 4,816 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (8,897 ₦) | 3,341 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (61,767 ₦) | 15,421 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (28,013 ₦) | 15,117 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,147 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (1,771 ₦) | 1,445 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (2,131 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 231% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $419 (150,961 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (91 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (17,900 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,820 ₦) | 464 ₦ | + 508% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in United States is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria
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