Cost of living comparison
Nigeria is 17.2% cheaper than Beijing.
- Restaurants
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pay 21.7% less in Nigeria
- Groceries
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pay 30.5% more in Nigeria
- Transportation
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pay 29.3% more in Nigeria
- Housing
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pay 10.1% more in Nigeria
- Childcare
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pay 90.5% less in Nigeria
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 36.5% less in Nigeria
- Clothing
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pay 41.6% less in Nigeria
The cost of groceries, transportation, and housing in Nigeria are more expensive than in Beijing. Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Nigeria.
If you lived in Nigeria instead of Beijing, you would:
pay 21.7% less for restaurants
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Beijing
|
Nigeria
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.17
CN¥30.46
|
$2.61
NGN4,185.12
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.57
CN¥40.61
|
$5.61
NGN8,988.19
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
CN¥3.62
|
$0.38
NGN609.65
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
CN¥2.26
|
$0.23
NGN362.74
|
|
pay 30.5% more for groceries
|
Beijing
|
Nigeria
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.43
CN¥10.46
|
$1.27
NGN2,032.00
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.31
CN¥53.31
|
$2.51
NGN4,030.33
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.17
CN¥52.31
|
$9.86
NGN15,805.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.74
CN¥12.68
|
$1.87
NGN3,004.17
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.53
CN¥11.17
|
$2.04
NGN3,262.92
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.92
CN¥6.69
|
$1.75
NGN2,802.91
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CN¥5.19
|
$0.90
NGN1,447.30
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.89
CN¥6.47
|
$0.73
NGN1,174.75
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.58
CN¥4.25
|
$0.79
NGN1,263.06
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
CN¥2.69
|
$0.82
NGN1,311.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
CN¥3.44
|
$0.83
NGN1,337.82
|
|
pay 29.3% more for transportation
|
Beijing
|
Nigeria
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.36
CN¥31.81
|
$2.41
NGN3,861.98
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$33.40
CN¥243.65
|
$36.26
NGN58,123.93
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,872.18
CN¥152,279.24
|
$16,757.94
NGN26,865,994.62
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.59
CN¥33.50
|
$12.54
NGN20,099.91
|
|
pay 10.1% more for housing
|
Beijing
|
Nigeria
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$13.28
CN¥96.91
|
$29.99
NGN48,086.41
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$929.88
CN¥6,784.20
|
$731.80
NGN1,173,207.95
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$492.44
CN¥3,592.76
|
$456.14
NGN731,279.28
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$42.04
CN¥306.72
|
$18.28
NGN29,308.89
|
|
pay 90.5% less for childcare
|
Beijing
|
Nigeria
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$763.49
CN¥5,570.30
|
$85.98
NGN137,845.31
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,913.01
CN¥167,168.77
|
$1,787.42
NGN2,865,563.34
|
|
pay 36.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Beijing
|
Nigeria
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥8.12
|
$0.91
NGN1,451.52
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.60
CN¥26.29
|
$2.04
NGN3,263.70
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.48
CN¥25.38
|
$1.60
NGN2,564.16
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$65.46
CN¥477.56
|
$36.79
NGN58,983.29
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.35
CN¥60.91
|
$6.47
NGN10,367.60
|
|
pay 41.6% less for clothing
|
Beijing
|
Nigeria
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.65
CN¥457.11
|
$17.81
NGN28,558.24
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.69
CN¥253.07
|
$28.83
NGN46,226.53
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.45
CN¥608.86
|
$57.22
NGN91,730.43
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.64
CN¥785.29
|
$57.36
NGN91,963.88
|
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