Cost of living in United States compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (5,674 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (3,063 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.33 (1,677 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (339 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (1,153 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (1,555 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,423 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (1,302 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (684 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (1,223 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (5,596 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (752 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (789 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in United States is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,269 (879,138 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,629 (631,317 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (68,506 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,625 (629,639 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,155 (447,623 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (42,074 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (18,211 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (115,282 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (45,630 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,159 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (8,508 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 751% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (18,818 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 273% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (17,324 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (33,267 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (43,416 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,992 (8,909,455 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (290 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (31,244 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 182% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,810 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (7,635 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (42,449 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 554% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,582 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (1,375 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (1,968 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.57 (1,384 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 345% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (711 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (8,308 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (17,479 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (9,469 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $223 (86,357 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 736% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (28,820 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,611 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (1,869 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (2,252 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 515% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (153,018 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (73 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (20,329 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (3,125 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 588% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 44,087 prices entered by 5,600 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria
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