Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and South Africa Reverse

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Cost of Living in South Africa is 90.1% higher than in Nigeria (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in South Africa is 60.0% higher than in Nigeria
Rent Prices in South Africa are 2.1% higher than in Nigeria
Restaurant Prices in South Africa are 92.4% higher than in Nigeria
Groceries Prices in South Africa are 54.6% higher than in Nigeria
Local Purchasing Power in South Africa is 1,088.6% higher than in Nigeria
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Restaurants
 Nigeria Edit South Africa Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ₦2,134.42
(R25.99)		 ₦14,782.47
(R180.00)		      +592.6 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ₦40,000.00
(R487.06)		 ₦55,844.88
(R680.00)		      +39.6 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) ₦5,481.96
(R66.75)		 ₦7,391.23
(R90.00)		      +34.8 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) ₦1,000.00
(R12.18)		 ₦3,284.99
(R40.00)		      +228.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ₦1,500.00
(R18.26)		 ₦4,106.24
(R50.00)		      +173.7 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ₦2,968.49
(R36.15)		 ₦3,117.07
(R37.96)		      +5.0 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) ₦433.68
(R5.28)		 ₦1,538.53
(R18.73)		      +254.8 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) ₦259.66
(R3.16)		 ₦1,175.24
(R14.31)		      +352.6 %
Markets
 Nigeria Edit South Africa Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) ₦3,076.72
(R37.46)		 ₦1,625.23
(R19.79)		      -47.2 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) ₦951.65
(R11.59)		 ₦1,316.60
(R16.03)		      +38.3 %
White Rice (1 lb) ₦808.80
(R9.85)		 ₦1,083.88
(R13.20)		      +34.0 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) ₦1,755.58
(R21.38)		 ₦3,391.72
(R41.30)		      +93.2 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) ₦2,851.90
(R34.73)		 ₦5,076.05
(R61.81)		      +78.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) ₦2,225.46
(R27.10)		 ₦3,106.78
(R37.83)		      +39.6 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) ₦1,946.55
(R23.70)		 ₦4,599.85
(R56.01)		      +136.3 %
Apples (1 lb) ₦1,154.28
(R14.06)		 ₦1,081.26
(R13.17)		      -6.3 %
Bananas (1 lb) ₦755.82
(R9.20)		 ₦999.56
(R12.17)		      +32.2 %
Oranges (1 lb) ₦626.80
(R7.63)		 ₦1,038.38
(R12.64)		      +65.7 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) ₦765.85
(R9.33)		 ₦1,053.86
(R12.83)		      +37.6 %
Potatoes (1 lb) ₦780.31
(R9.50)		 ₦867.99
(R10.57)		      +11.2 %
Onions (1 lb) ₦738.11
(R8.99)		 ₦913.33
(R11.12)		      +23.7 %
Lettuce (1 Head) ₦706.28
(R8.60)		 ₦1,626.38
(R19.80)		      +130.3 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) ₦413.99
(R5.04)		 ₦1,480.52
(R18.03)		      +257.6 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) ₦3,500.00
(R42.62)		 ₦6,980.61
(R85.00)		      +99.4 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) ₦778.40
(R9.48)		 ₦2,016.91
(R24.56)		      +159.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ₦937.00
(R11.41)		 ₦2,705.91
(R32.95)		      +188.8 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) ₦1,000.00
(R12.18)		 ₦4,516.87
(R55.00)		      +351.7 %
Transportation
 Nigeria Edit South Africa Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ₦500.00
(R6.09)		 ₦2,463.74
(R30.00)		      +392.7 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ₦20,000.00
(R243.53)		 ₦81,303.57
(R990.00)		      +306.5 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) ₦685.25
(R8.34)		 ₦1,560.37
(R19.00)		      +127.7 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ₦2,362.19
(R28.76)		 ₦1,982.51
(R24.14)		      -16.1 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ₦2,500.00
(R30.44)		 ₦10,347.73
(R126.00)		      +313.9 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) ₦685.93
(R8.35)		 ₦1,849.26
(R22.52)		      +169.6 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) ₦15,000,000.00
(R182,648.80)		 ₦48,371,520.31
(R589,000.00)		      +222.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) ₦20,805,168.88
(R253,335.94)		 ₦40,948,457.58
(R498,612.43)		      +96.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Nigeria Edit South Africa Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ₦77,839.63
(R947.82)		 ₦179,370.52
(R2,184.12)		      +130.4 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ₦7,124.04
(R86.75)		 ₦46,805.96
(R569.94)		      +557.0 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ₦27,913.26
(R339.89)		 ₦54,550.65
(R664.24)		      +95.4 %
Sports And Leisure
 Nigeria Edit South Africa Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership ₦23,298.42
(R283.70)		 ₦46,059.35
(R560.85)		      +97.7 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ₦8,933.21
(R108.78)		 ₦14,503.02
(R176.60)		      +62.3 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ₦5,240.98
(R63.82)		 ₦9,854.98
(R120.00)		      +88.0 %
Childcare
 Nigeria Edit South Africa Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ₦54,974.23
(R669.40)		 ₦299,701.61
(R3,649.34)		      +445.2 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ₦3,533,096.68
(R43,021.06)		 ₦7,002,526.82
(R85,266.87)		      +98.2 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Nigeria Edit South Africa Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) ₦12,927.72
(R157.42)		 ₦72,426.32
(R881.91)		      +460.2 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) ₦22,473.47
(R273.65)		 ₦44,775.16
(R545.21)		      +99.2 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) ₦43,520.61
(R529.93)		 ₦136,036.33
(R1,656.46)		      +212.6 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes ₦42,345.07
(R515.62)		 ₦117,373.61
(R1,429.21)		      +177.2 %
Rent Per Month
 Nigeria Edit South Africa Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ₦629,798.06
(R7,668.79)		 ₦663,373.03
(R8,077.62)		      +5.3 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ₦385,127.00
(R4,689.53)		 ₦539,543.77
(R6,569.80)		      +40.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ₦1,681,731.27
(R20,477.75)		 ₦1,345,217.62
(R16,380.16)		      -20.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ₦850,096.06
(R10,351.27)		 ₦1,071,593.86
(R13,048.36)		      +26.1 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Nigeria Edit South Africa Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ₦335,233.79
(R4,082.00)		 ₦137,154.57
(R1,670.07)		      -59.1 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ₦145,041.60
(R1,766.11)		 ₦96,320.33
(R1,172.85)		      -33.6 %
Salaries And Financing
 Nigeria Edit South Africa Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) ₦103,934.90
(R1,265.57)		 ₦1,976,565.38
(R24,067.82)		      +1,801.7 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 17.37 11.29      -35.0 %
Last update: 14 May 202615 May 2026
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