Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 132.0% higher than in Nigeria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 90.6% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 32.5% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 190.4% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 115.6% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 1,045.4% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.09 $ (2.90 C$) |
18.01 $ (25.00 C$) |
+763.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.31 $ (47.63 C$) |
72.03 $ (100.00 C$) |
+110.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.58 $ (7.75 C$) |
10.80 $ (15.00 C$) |
+93.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.89 $ (1.24 C$) |
5.76 $ (8.00 C$) |
+545.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 $ (1.80 C$) |
5.76 $ (8.00 C$) |
+345.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.07 $ (2.87 C$) |
3.74 $ (5.19 C$) |
+80.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.37 $ (0.52 C$) |
2.08 $ (2.89 C$) |
+456.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.24 $ (0.33 C$) |
1.69 $ (2.34 C$) |
+609.5 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.50 $ (14.58 C$) |
8.41 $ (11.68 C$) |
-19.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.62 C$) |
2.43 $ (3.37 C$) |
+108.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (1.48 C$) |
1.65 $ (2.29 C$) |
+54.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.89 $ (2.62 C$) |
3.48 $ (4.83 C$) |
+84.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.19 $ (3.04 C$) |
5.11 $ (7.10 C$) |
+133.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.03 $ (2.82 C$) |
5.48 $ (7.61 C$) |
+169.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.05 $ (2.84 C$) |
6.71 $ (9.32 C$) |
+228.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.63 $ (2.26 C$) |
1.88 $ (2.61 C$) |
+15.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (1.36 C$) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
-33.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (0.97 C$) |
1.73 $ (2.40 C$) |
+147.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.25 C$) |
1.86 $ (2.58 C$) |
+106.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.25 C$) |
1.21 $ (1.67 C$) |
+34.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (1.13 C$) |
1.20 $ (1.67 C$) |
+47.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.84 $ (1.17 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
+200.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.50 $ (0.69 C$) |
1.80 $ (2.50 C$) |
+262.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.20 $ (5.83 C$) |
12.97 $ (18.00 C$) |
+208.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.89 $ (1.24 C$) |
2.94 $ (4.08 C$) |
+229.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.11 $ (1.54 C$) |
3.29 $ (4.56 C$) |
+196.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.29 $ (1.80 C$) |
14.41 $ (20.00 C$) |
+1,013.6 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.56 $ (0.77 C$) |
2.52 $ (3.50 C$) |
+354.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
34.22 $ (47.51 C$) |
76.35 $ (106.00 C$) |
+123.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.89 $ (1.24 C$) |
3.28 $ (4.55 C$) |
+267.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.73 $ (3.79 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
-7.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (6.02 C$) |
28.04 $ (38.93 C$) |
+546.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.56 $ (3.56 C$) |
4.38 $ (6.08 C$) |
+70.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16,572.00 $ (23,007.24 C$) |
24,474.18 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
+47.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,040.84 $ (30,599.73 C$) |
20,208.20 $ (28,055.45 C$) |
-8.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
33.14 $ (46.00 C$) |
147.81 $ (205.21 C$) |
+346.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.86 $ (13.69 C$) |
45.07 $ (62.57 C$) |
+357.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
31.24 $ (43.37 C$) |
60.98 $ (84.65 C$) |
+95.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
31.58 $ (43.84 C$) |
42.34 $ (58.78 C$) |
+34.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
8.55 $ (11.87 C$) |
17.41 $ (24.16 C$) |
+103.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.47 $ (8.99 C$) |
11.34 $ (15.75 C$) |
+75.3 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
75.13 $ (104.31 C$) |
804.11 $ (1,116.37 C$) |
+970.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,626.99 $ (2,258.78 C$) |
11,921.77 $ (16,551.23 C$) |
+632.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
17.91 $ (24.87 C$) |
55.29 $ (76.76 C$) |
+208.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.85 $ (37.28 C$) |
41.02 $ (56.94 C$) |
+52.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
54.64 $ (75.86 C$) |
87.59 $ (121.61 C$) |
+60.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
56.54 $ (78.50 C$) |
106.48 $ (147.83 C$) |
+88.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
883.50 $ (1,226.58 C$) |
1,328.42 $ (1,844.27 C$) |
+50.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
553.35 $ (768.23 C$) |
1,183.33 $ (1,642.84 C$) |
+113.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,178.43 $ (3,024.36 C$) |
2,125.73 $ (2,951.19 C$) |
-2.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,279.07 $ (1,775.76 C$) |
1,840.52 $ (2,555.23 C$) |
+43.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
139.30 $ (193.40 C$) |
619.35 $ (859.86 C$) |
+344.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.29 $ (142.01 C$) |
433.39 $ (601.68 C$) |
+323.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
129.98 $ (180.45 C$) |
2,837.61 $ (3,939.52 C$) |
+2,083.1 % |
| 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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