Cost of living in Nigeria compared to United States
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,461 ₦ ($8) | $17 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494 ₦ ($8) | $9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,266 ₦ ($3.05) | $5.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,051 ₦ ($2.53) | $0.99 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 808 ₦ ($1.95) | $3.33 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 989 ₦ ($2.38) | $4.43 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,019 ₦ ($12) | $7 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,236 ₦ ($2.98) | $3.93 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,012 ₦ ($2.44) | $1.92 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 ₦ ($0.88) | $3.30 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,640 ₦ ($11) | $16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 659 ₦ ($1.59) | $2.26 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 528 ₦ ($1.27) | $2.47 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,977 ₦ ($1,448) | $2,508 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 344,756 ₦ ($830) | $1,960 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,473 ₦ ($52) | $206 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 319,785 ₦ ($770) | $1,778 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 184,708 ₦ ($445) | $1,342 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,649 ₦ ($18) | $139 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,828 ₦ ($43) | $56 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 105,832 ₦ ($255) | $300 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,342 ₦ ($179) | $135 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ ($4.38) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,511 ₦ ($23) | $51 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,349 ₦ ($35) | $46 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,330 ₦ ($112) | $92 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,979 ₦ ($91) | $120 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,857,240 ₦ ($18,925) | $25,474 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 ₦ ($0.44) | $1.06 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,326 ₦ ($20) | $77 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 526 ₦ ($1.27) | $7 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,787 ₦ ($4.30) | $19 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,152 ₦ ($36) | $125 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,295 ₦ ($3.12) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 ₦ ($2.64) | $4.17 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,223 ₦ ($2.95) | $5.50 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 604 ₦ ($1.46) | $4.18 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 529 ₦ ($1.27) | $2.05 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,631 ₦ ($3.93) | $25 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nigeria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,323 ₦ ($13) | $49 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,345 ₦ ($13) | $27 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,661 ₦ ($47) | $196 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,858 ₦ ($24) | $83 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 970 ₦ ($2.34) | $13 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 596 ₦ ($1.44) | $5.19 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 579 ₦ ($1.40) | $6 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 182,671 ₦ ($440) | $499 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 ₦ ($0.06) | $0.17 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,152 ₦ ($49) | $53 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 501 ₦ ($1.21) | $9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,431 prices entered by 2,653 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 49% cheaper than in United States
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