Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Nigeria 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Nigeria is 60.8% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Nigeria is 53.9% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Nigeria are 36.4% lower than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nigeria are 68.5% lower than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Nigeria are 60.4% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nigeria is 93.9% lower than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Nigeria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 A$ (17.39 $) |
2.88 A$ (2.00 $) |
-88.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 A$ (83.46 $) |
48.58 A$ (33.79 $) |
-59.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 A$ (10.43 $) |
7.19 A$ (5.00 $) |
-52.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
11.00 A$ (7.65 $) |
1.39 A$ (0.97 $) |
-87.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.00 A$ (8.35 $) |
1.87 A$ (1.30 $) |
-84.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.51 A$ (3.83 $) |
3.18 A$ (2.21 $) |
-42.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.10 A$ (2.85 $) |
0.57 A$ (0.40 $) |
-86.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.36 A$ (2.33 $) |
0.37 A$ (0.25 $) |
-89.1 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.48 A$ (1.73 $) |
4.14 A$ (2.88 $) |
+66.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.52 A$ (2.45 $) |
1.59 A$ (1.11 $) |
-54.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.43 A$ (0.99 $) |
1.53 A$ (1.06 $) |
+7.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
7.03 A$ (4.89 $) |
2.70 A$ (1.88 $) |
-61.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.36 A$ (4.42 $) |
3.73 A$ (2.59 $) |
-41.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.85 A$ (4.07 $) |
2.87 A$ (1.99 $) |
-51.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.47 A$ (6.58 $) |
2.97 A$ (2.07 $) |
-68.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.28 A$ (1.58 $) |
2.09 A$ (1.45 $) |
-8.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.93 A$ (1.34 $) |
1.26 A$ (0.87 $) |
-35.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.08 A$ (1.44 $) |
1.04 A$ (0.73 $) |
-49.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.13 A$ (2.18 $) |
1.24 A$ (0.86 $) |
-60.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.77 A$ (1.23 $) |
1.27 A$ (0.88 $) |
-28.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.50 A$ (1.05 $) |
1.14 A$ (0.79 $) |
-24.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.54 A$ (2.46 $) |
1.07 A$ (0.74 $) |
-69.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.43 A$ (1.69 $) |
0.74 A$ (0.52 $) |
-69.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (13.91 $) |
5.75 A$ (4.00 $) |
-71.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.89 A$ (4.79 $) |
1.24 A$ (0.86 $) |
-82.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.45 A$ (5.18 $) |
1.70 A$ (1.18 $) |
-77.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (34.78 $) |
1.87 A$ (1.30 $) |
-96.3 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.50 A$ (3.13 $) |
0.80 A$ (0.56 $) |
-82.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
130.43 A$ (90.72 $) |
46.65 A$ (32.45 $) |
-64.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.10 A$ (3.55 $) |
1.28 A$ (0.89 $) |
-74.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 A$ (2.80 $) |
4.27 A$ (2.97 $) |
+6.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
58.00 A$ (40.34 $) |
5.19 A$ (3.61 $) |
-91.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.81 A$ (1.26 $) |
0.91 A$ (0.63 $) |
-49.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
43,000.00 A$ (29,908.09 $) |
29,276.40 A$ (20,362.82 $) |
-31.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
38,234.81 A$ (26,593.72 $) |
31,682.72 A$ (22,036.51 $) |
-17.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
278.50 A$ (193.71 $) |
71.43 A$ (49.68 $) |
-74.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
41.31 A$ (28.73 $) |
13.58 A$ (9.44 $) |
-67.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
82.02 A$ (57.05 $) |
41.25 A$ (28.69 $) |
-49.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
75.75 A$ (52.69 $) |
45.40 A$ (31.58 $) |
-40.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
26.87 A$ (18.69 $) |
11.38 A$ (7.92 $) |
-57.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 A$ (13.91 $) |
9.28 A$ (6.45 $) |
-53.6 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,976.50 A$ (2,070.26 $) |
122.31 A$ (85.07 $) |
-95.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
25,600.25 A$ (17,805.92 $) |
4,605.95 A$ (3,203.61 $) |
-82.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
109.95 A$ (76.47 $) |
25.81 A$ (17.95 $) |
-76.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
78.21 A$ (54.40 $) |
39.13 A$ (27.21 $) |
-50.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
159.41 A$ (110.88 $) |
80.64 A$ (56.08 $) |
-49.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
173.15 A$ (120.43 $) |
85.60 A$ (59.54 $) |
-50.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,170.39 A$ (1,509.59 $) |
1,087.57 A$ (756.45 $) |
-49.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,717.53 A$ (1,194.61 $) |
720.52 A$ (501.15 $) |
-58.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,643.48 A$ (2,534.18 $) |
3,131.78 A$ (2,178.27 $) |
-14.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,746.93 A$ (1,910.59 $) |
1,572.92 A$ (1,094.02 $) |
-42.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
999.86 A$ (695.44 $) |
356.97 A$ (248.28 $) |
-64.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
738.55 A$ (513.69 $) |
197.07 A$ (137.07 $) |
-73.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,576.88 A$ (3,878.93 $) |
156.63 A$ (108.94 $) |
-97.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.98 | 18.26 | +205.6 % |
| Last update: | 6 February 2026 | 25 January 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 932 | 40 | |
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