Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 138.9% higher than in Nigeria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 94.4% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 31.9% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 185.6% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 125.4% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 1,305.4% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.09 $ (3.26 A$) |
16.02 $ (25.00 A$) |
+667.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.31 $ (53.53 A$) |
76.91 $ (120.00 A$) |
+124.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.58 $ (8.71 A$) |
9.61 $ (15.00 A$) |
+72.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.89 $ (1.39 A$) |
6.41 $ (10.00 A$) |
+618.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 $ (2.02 A$) |
7.05 $ (11.00 A$) |
+444.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.07 $ (3.23 A$) |
3.43 $ (5.36 A$) |
+66.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.37 $ (0.58 A$) |
2.60 $ (4.06 A$) |
+593.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.24 $ (0.37 A$) |
2.14 $ (3.34 A$) |
+801.6 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.50 $ (16.39 A$) |
5.71 $ (8.91 A$) |
-45.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.82 A$) |
2.20 $ (3.43 A$) |
+88.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (1.66 A$) |
0.93 $ (1.44 A$) |
-13.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.89 $ (2.95 A$) |
4.24 $ (6.61 A$) |
+124.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.19 $ (3.42 A$) |
4.02 $ (6.27 A$) |
+83.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.03 $ (3.17 A$) |
3.79 $ (5.92 A$) |
+86.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.05 $ (3.19 A$) |
6.22 $ (9.71 A$) |
+204.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.63 $ (2.54 A$) |
1.42 $ (2.22 A$) |
-12.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (1.53 A$) |
1.23 $ (1.92 A$) |
+25.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (1.09 A$) |
1.30 $ (2.03 A$) |
+86.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.41 A$) |
1.92 $ (2.99 A$) |
+112.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.40 A$) |
1.10 $ (1.71 A$) |
+22.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (1.27 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.49 A$) |
+17.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.84 $ (1.32 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.40 A$) |
+158.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.50 $ (0.78 A$) |
1.49 $ (2.32 A$) |
+199.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.20 $ (6.55 A$) |
12.82 $ (20.00 A$) |
+205.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.89 $ (1.39 A$) |
4.39 $ (6.85 A$) |
+392.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.11 $ (1.73 A$) |
4.86 $ (7.59 A$) |
+338.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.29 $ (2.02 A$) |
30.76 $ (48.00 A$) |
+2,278.1 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.56 $ (0.87 A$) |
2.88 $ (4.50 A$) |
+419.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
34.22 $ (53.40 A$) |
96.14 $ (150.00 A$) |
+180.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.89 $ (1.39 A$) |
3.85 $ (6.00 A$) |
+330.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.73 $ (4.26 A$) |
2.78 $ (4.35 A$) |
+2.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (6.77 A$) |
37.17 $ (58.00 A$) |
+756.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.56 $ (4.00 A$) |
4.44 $ (6.93 A$) |
+73.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16,572.00 $ (25,857.29 A$) |
28,470.81 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
+71.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,040.84 $ (34,390.32 A$) |
22,423.77 $ (34,987.80 A$) |
+1.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
33.14 $ (51.70 A$) |
173.18 $ (270.21 A$) |
+422.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.86 $ (15.38 A$) |
26.44 $ (41.26 A$) |
+168.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
31.24 $ (48.75 A$) |
52.23 $ (81.50 A$) |
+67.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
31.58 $ (49.27 A$) |
46.84 $ (73.08 A$) |
+48.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
8.55 $ (13.34 A$) |
16.54 $ (25.81 A$) |
+93.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.47 $ (10.10 A$) |
14.10 $ (22.00 A$) |
+117.8 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
75.13 $ (117.23 A$) |
1,558.43 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+1,974.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,626.99 $ (2,538.59 A$) |
12,475.43 $ (19,465.42 A$) |
+666.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
17.91 $ (27.95 A$) |
71.00 $ (110.78 A$) |
+296.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.85 $ (41.90 A$) |
50.57 $ (78.91 A$) |
+88.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
54.64 $ (85.26 A$) |
100.94 $ (157.50 A$) |
+84.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
56.54 $ (88.22 A$) |
109.09 $ (170.21 A$) |
+92.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
883.50 $ (1,378.52 A$) |
1,359.58 $ (2,121.35 A$) |
+53.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
553.35 $ (863.39 A$) |
1,082.75 $ (1,689.41 A$) |
+95.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,178.43 $ (3,399.01 A$) |
2,303.59 $ (3,594.29 A$) |
+5.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,279.07 $ (1,995.73 A$) |
1,709.43 $ (2,667.22 A$) |
+33.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
139.30 $ (217.35 A$) |
622.36 $ (971.08 A$) |
+346.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.29 $ (159.60 A$) |
464.22 $ (724.32 A$) |
+353.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
129.98 $ (202.81 A$) |
3,550.75 $ (5,540.23 A$) |
+2,631.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.60 | 6.36 | -63.9 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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