Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Nigeria instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Nigeria
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$2.61
NGN4,046.58
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$5.61
NGN8,690.66
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.38
NGN589.47
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.23
NGN350.73
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Nigeria
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.27
NGN1,964.73
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$2.51
NGN3,896.92
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$9.86
NGN15,282.31
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.87
NGN2,904.72
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.04
NGN3,154.91
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.75
NGN2,710.13
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.90
NGN1,399.39
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.73
NGN1,135.86
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.79
NGN1,221.25
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.82
NGN1,267.93
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.83
NGN1,293.53
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Nigeria
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$2.41
NGN3,734.14
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$36.26
NGN56,199.85
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$16,757.94
NGN25,976,650.73
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$12.54
NGN19,434.54
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Nigeria
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$29.99
NGN46,494.61
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$731.80
NGN1,134,371.30
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$456.14
NGN707,071.77
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$18.28
NGN28,338.68
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Nigeria
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$85.98
NGN133,282.22
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$1,787.42
NGN2,770,704.72
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Nigeria
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$0.91
NGN1,403.47
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.04
NGN3,155.66
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$1.60
NGN2,479.28
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$36.79
NGN57,030.76
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.47
NGN10,024.40
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Nigeria
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$17.81
NGN27,612.88
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$28.83
NGN44,696.30
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$57.22
NGN88,693.88
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$57.36
NGN88,919.60
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