Cost of living in Nigeria compared to United States
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,860 ₦ ($4.80) | $15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,680 ₦ ($4.34) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 861 ₦ ($2.22) | $4.32 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 749 ₦ ($1.93) | $0.88 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 561 ₦ ($1.45) | $2.98 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 653 ₦ ($1.69) | $4.01 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,870 ₦ ($4.83) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,110 ₦ ($2.86) | $3.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 585 ₦ ($1.51) | $1.77 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 324 ₦ ($0.84) | $3.17 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,970 ₦ ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 336 ₦ ($0.87) | $1.94 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 355 ₦ ($0.92) | $2.04 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 441,012 ₦ ($1,138) | $2,266 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 261,408 ₦ ($675) | $1,626 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,149 ₦ ($52) | $177 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 222,496 ₦ ($574) | $1,625 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 217,542 ₦ ($561) | $1,155 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,810 ₦ ($28) | $109 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,298 ₦ ($19) | $47 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 62,156 ₦ ($160) | $298 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 29,341 ₦ ($76) | $118 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 999 ₦ ($2.58) | $11 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₦ ($2.58) | $22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,049 ₦ ($13) | $49 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,356 ₦ ($27) | $45 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,731 ₦ ($28) | $86 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,987 ₦ ($41) | $112 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,324,530 ₦ ($5,999) | $22,992 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 ₦ ($0.38) | $0.75 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 13,522 ₦ ($35) | $81 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 748 ₦ ($1.93) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,995 ₦ ($13) | $20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,486 ₦ ($17) | $110 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,123 ₦ ($2.90) | $7 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 764 ₦ ($1.97) | $3.55 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 930 ₦ ($2.40) | $5.08 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 311 ₦ ($0.80) | $3.57 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 396 ₦ ($1.02) | $1.83 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,354 ₦ ($6) | $21 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,367 ₦ ($11) | $45 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,670 ₦ ($9) | $25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,334 ₦ ($27) | $222 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,560 ₦ ($69) | $74 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,914 ₦ ($8) | $12 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,230 ₦ ($3.17) | $4.82 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 366 ₦ ($0.94) | $5.79 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,572 ₦ ($182) | $395 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ₦ ($0.05) | $0.19 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,946 ₦ ($36) | $52 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 454 ₦ ($1.17) | $8 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 44,101 prices entered by 5,603 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 57% cheaper than in United States
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