- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,358 ₦ ($6) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,009 ₦ ($5.51) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 945 ₦ ($2.59) | $4.53 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 891 ₦ ($2.44) | $0.89 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 572 ₦ ($1.57) | $3.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 634 ₦ ($1.74) | $4.03 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,069 ₦ ($5.68) | $6 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,160 ₦ ($3.18) | $3.34 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 918 ₦ ($2.52) | $1.60 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 333 ₦ ($0.91) | $3.42 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,423 ₦ ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 368 ₦ ($1.01) | $1.91 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 368 ₦ ($1.01) | $2.13 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 374,034 ₦ ($1,026) | $2,043 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 313,093 ₦ ($859) | $1,582 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,732 ₦ ($84) | $177 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 216,395 ₦ ($594) | $1,583 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,871 ₦ ($312) | $1,130 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,911 ₦ ($52) | $121 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,931 ₦ ($19) | $48 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 119,290 ₦ ($327) | $334 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,316 ₦ ($97) | $119 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,142 ₦ ($3.13) | $11 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,488 ₦ ($4.08) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,922 ₦ ($19) | $47 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,004 ₦ ($30) | $45 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,547 ₦ ($48) | $85 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,237 ₦ ($83) | $114 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,470,950 ₦ ($15,010) | $22,355 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 152 ₦ ($0.42) | $0.77 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,211 ₦ ($28) | $85 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,712 ₦ ($4.70) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,894 ₦ ($5.20) | $19 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,666 ₦ ($21) | $112 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,414 ₦ ($3.88) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 ₦ ($3.01) | $3.50 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,358 ₦ ($3.72) | $5.11 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 382 ₦ ($1.05) | $3.47 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ₦ ($1.34) | $1.86 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,562 ₦ ($4.29) | $21 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,380 ₦ ($15) | $45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,270 ₦ ($9) | $25 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,434 ₦ ($48) | $172 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,287 ₦ ($39) | $79 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,654 ₦ ($7) | $12 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,457 ₦ ($4.00) | $4.87 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 559 ₦ ($1.53) | $5.89 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 178,066 ₦ ($489) | $425 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 ₦ ($0.12) | $0.34 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,754 ₦ ($40) | $54 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 461 ₦ ($1.26) | $8 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 53% cheaper than in United States
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