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Cost of living in Nigeria compared to United States
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,397 ₦ ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,148 ₦ ($5.95) | $8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 954 ₦ ($2.64) | $4.50 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 880 ₦ ($2.44) | $0.88 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 576 ₦ ($1.59) | $3.21 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 662 ₦ ($1.83) | $3.92 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,200 ₦ ($6) | $6 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,163 ₦ ($3.22) | $3.35 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 817 ₦ ($2.26) | $1.60 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 292 ₦ ($0.81) | $3.70 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,249 ₦ ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 365 ₦ ($1.01) | $1.92 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 ₦ ($1.00) | $2.16 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 376,450 ₦ ($1,042) | $2,046 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 272,128 ₦ ($753) | $1,552 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,603 ₦ ($79) | $177 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 239,407 ₦ ($663) | $1,534 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 127,038 ₦ ($352) | $1,101 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,154 ₦ ($36) | $119 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,965 ₦ ($19) | $48 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 106,872 ₦ ($296) | $323 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,227 ₦ ($92) | $119 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,496 ₦ ($4.14) | $11 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,092 ₦ ($5.79) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,326 ₦ ($20) | $47 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,477 ₦ ($32) | $44 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,918 ₦ ($47) | $86 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,327 ₦ ($78) | $114 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,020,720 ₦ ($13,898) | $22,309 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 149 ₦ ($0.41) | $0.78 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,738 ₦ ($27) | $85 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,038 ₦ ($5.64) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,832 ₦ ($5.07) | $18 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,626 ₦ ($21) | $111 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,581 ₦ ($4.38) | $7 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,138 ₦ ($3.15) | $3.45 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 ₦ ($3.49) | $5.12 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 362 ₦ ($1.00) | $3.48 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 472 ₦ ($1.31) | $1.85 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,142 ₦ ($5.93) | $21 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,875 ₦ ($13) | $45 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,142 ₦ ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,548 ₦ ($46) | $171 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,159 ₦ ($42) | $78 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,387 ₦ ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,656 ₦ ($4.58) | $4.91 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 628 ₦ ($1.74) | $5.91 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 150,772 ₦ ($417) | $421 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 91 ₦ ($0.25) | $0.29 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,510 ₦ ($46) | $52 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 494 ₦ ($1.37) | $8 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 85,159 prices entered by 11,729 different people.
Cost of living in Nigeria is 51% cheaper than in United States
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