Cost of living in Nigeria compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,597 ₦ ($5.58) | $19 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,245 ₦ ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,758 ₦ ($3.78) | $5.76 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,508 ₦ ($3.24) | $1.08 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,104 ₦ ($2.37) | $4.94 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,146 ₦ ($2.46) | $4.68 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,311 ₦ ($2.82) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,908 ₦ ($4.10) | $4.67 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,283 ₦ ($2.76) | $2.49 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 511 ₦ ($1.10) | $3.11 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,826 ₦ ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,012 ₦ ($2.18) | $2.77 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 642 ₦ ($1.38) | $2.98 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,041,510 ₦ ($2,237) | $2,824 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 426,501 ₦ ($916) | $2,138 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,320 ₦ ($108) | $220 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 441,651 ₦ ($949) | $1,886 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 237,787 ₦ ($511) | $1,441 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 88,435 ₦ ($190) | $146 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,513 ₦ ($40) | $64 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,559 ₦ ($261) | $295 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,399 ₦ ($121) | $133 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,433 ₦ ($14) | $14 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 ₦ ($3.22) | $31 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,462 ₦ ($18) | $54 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,300 ₦ ($26) | $45 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,695 ₦ ($62) | $93 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,497 ₦ ($63) | $119 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,000,000 ₦ ($17,186) | $27,943 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 310 ₦ ($0.67) | $1.05 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,353 ₦ ($48) | $79 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 383 ₦ ($0.82) | $8 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,629 ₦ ($3.50) | $21 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,489 ₦ ($42) | $140 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,247 ₦ ($4.83) | $8 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 ₦ ($1.79) | $4.80 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,660 ₦ ($3.57) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 651 ₦ ($1.40) | $4.72 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 663 ₦ ($1.42) | $2.25 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,692 ₦ ($3.63) | $27 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,546 ₦ ($18) | $55 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,169 ₦ ($13) | $28 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,826 ₦ ($19) | $203 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,024 ₦ ($37) | $89 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,233 ₦ ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,074 ₦ ($2.31) | $5.21 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 ₦ ($1.07) | $6 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 137,406 ₦ ($295) | $556 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ ($0.05) | $0.21 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,543 ₦ ($44) | $54 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 519 ₦ ($1.11) | $10 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,110 prices entered by 2,844 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00215
USD
/
NGN
*
Cost of living in Nigeria is 46% cheaper than in United States
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 11% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Albania is 50% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in United States
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 31% more expensive than in United States
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in United States