Cost of living comparison
China is 2.1 times more expensive than Nigeria overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 15.3% more in China
- Groceries
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pay 14.7% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 2.0% less in China
- Housing
-
pay 12.4% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 7.8 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 35.5% more in China
- Clothing
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pay 59.8% more in China
The cost of childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in China are more expensive than in Nigeria. Expenses including groceries, housing, and transportation are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Nigeria, you would:
pay 15.3% more for restaurants
|
Nigeria
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.61
NGN3,944.87
|
$2.85
CN¥20.65
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.61
NGN8,472.23
|
$5.07
CN¥36.65
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.38
NGN574.66
|
$0.49
CN¥3.54
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.23
NGN341.91
|
$0.30
CN¥2.17
|
|
pay 14.7% less for groceries
|
Nigeria
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.27
NGN1,915.35
|
$1.59
CN¥11.51
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.51
NGN3,798.97
|
$5.85
CN¥42.32
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.86
NGN14,898.21
|
$6.86
CN¥49.63
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.87
NGN2,831.71
|
$1.60
CN¥11.55
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.04
NGN3,075.62
|
$1.54
CN¥11.15
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.75
NGN2,642.01
|
$0.76
CN¥5.52
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.90
NGN1,364.22
|
$0.57
CN¥4.14
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.73
NGN1,107.31
|
$0.65
CN¥4.73
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.79
NGN1,190.56
|
$0.52
CN¥3.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.82
NGN1,236.06
|
$0.32
CN¥2.32
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.83
NGN1,261.02
|
$0.40
CN¥2.90
|
|
pay 2.0% less for transportation
|
Nigeria
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.41
NGN3,640.28
|
$4.44
CN¥32.15
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$36.26
NGN54,787.34
|
$22.47
CN¥162.55
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$16,757.94
NGN25,323,761.38
|
$19,071.53
CN¥137,968.24
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.54
NGN18,946.08
|
$3.97
CN¥28.75
|
|
pay 12.4% less for housing
|
Nigeria
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$29.99
NGN45,326.03
|
$11.70
CN¥84.60
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$731.80
NGN1,105,860.35
|
$328.33
CN¥2,375.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$456.14
NGN689,300.44
|
$205.78
CN¥1,488.66
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$18.28
NGN27,626.42
|
$40.46
CN¥292.69
|
|
pay 7.8 times more for childcare
|
Nigeria
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$85.98
NGN129,932.35
|
$459.70
CN¥3,325.57
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,787.42
NGN2,701,066.66
|
$18,318.08
CN¥132,517.57
|
|
pay 35.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Nigeria
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.91
NGN1,368.19
|
$1.09
CN¥7.89
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.04
NGN3,076.35
|
$3.07
CN¥22.19
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.60
NGN2,416.96
|
$3.23
CN¥23.39
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.79
NGN55,597.37
|
$41.41
CN¥299.56
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.47
NGN9,772.45
|
$5.93
CN¥42.86
|
|
pay 59.8% more for clothing
|
Nigeria
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$17.81
NGN26,918.86
|
$48.23
CN¥348.87
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$28.83
NGN43,572.91
|
$31.67
CN¥229.12
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$57.22
NGN86,464.67
|
$72.53
CN¥524.67
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$57.36
NGN86,684.73
|
$75.53
CN¥546.44
|
|
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