Cost of living in Western Sahara compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Western Sahara is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Western Sahara | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 4,293 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 8,235 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,324 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (1,155 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 2,160 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,833 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 4,071 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2,960 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2,000 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 863 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 10,218 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 999 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1,174 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Western Sahara is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Western Sahara | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 584,315 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 415,490 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 100,000 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 607,017 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 230,250 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 70,000 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 15,715 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 250,000 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 48,000 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 4,962 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,644 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Western Sahara is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Western Sahara | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 13,102 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 23,682 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 39,530 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 64,433 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Western Sahara is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Western Sahara | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,402,940 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 839 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 25,800 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Western Sahara is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Western Sahara | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 18,305 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,192 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,020 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,599 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 1,004 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,072 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,392 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Western Sahara is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Western Sahara | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 35,140 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 7,974 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 34,112 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5,484 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3,331 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,077 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 13,295 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 332 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
164.961
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Cost of living in Western Sahara is about the same as in Nigeria
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