Cost of living in Nigeria compared to United States
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,296 ₦ ($5.56) | $15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,790 ₦ ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,085 ₦ ($2.63) | $4.27 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 675 ₦ ($1.63) | $0.88 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 827 ₦ ($2.00) | $2.89 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 635 ₦ ($1.54) | $4.17 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,064 ₦ ($7) | $6 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,084 ₦ ($2.62) | $3.46 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 ₦ ($2.66) | $1.76 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 549 ₦ ($1.33) | $3.12 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,934 ₦ ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 366 ₦ ($0.89) | $1.99 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 394 ₦ ($0.95) | $2.20 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 544,026 ₦ ($1,317) | $2,202 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 196,901 ₦ ($477) | $1,580 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,981 ₦ ($85) | $179 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 128,374 ₦ ($311) | $1,539 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 191,228 ₦ ($463) | $1,144 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,513 ₦ ($81) | $114 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,792 ₦ ($29) | $52 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 116,113 ₦ ($281) | $272 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,012 ₦ ($97) | $128 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,645 ₦ ($3.98) | $11 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₦ ($2.42) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,775 ₦ ($19) | $47 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,243 ₦ ($34) | $42 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,717 ₦ ($38) | $86 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,582 ₦ ($38) | $107 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,553,290 ₦ ($20,710) | $23,610 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 157 ₦ ($0.38) | $0.67 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,922 ₦ ($31) | $73 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,873 ₦ ($4.53) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,886 ₦ ($9) | $17 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,360 ₦ ($52) | $111 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,776 ₦ ($4.30) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,014 ₦ ($2.45) | $3.47 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,171 ₦ ($5.26) | $4.88 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 671 ₦ ($1.63) | $3.66 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 649 ₦ ($1.57) | $1.82 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,351 ₦ ($5.69) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,428 ₦ ($23) | $47 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,368 ₦ ($11) | $25 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,463 ₦ ($45) | $199 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 21,062 ₦ ($51) | $78 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,330 ₦ ($5.64) | $12 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 ₦ ($6) | $4.93 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 ₦ ($1.70) | $5.64 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 178,695 ₦ ($433) | $425 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 108 ₦ ($0.26) | $0.24 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,945 ₦ ($39) | $49 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 632 ₦ ($1.53) | $8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,774 prices entered by 4,203 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 47% cheaper than in United States
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