Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 137.4% higher than in Nigeria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 93.1% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 30.8% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 183.8% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 124.0% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 1,306.2% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.09 $ (3.28 A$) |
15.92 $ (25.00 A$) |
+663.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.31 $ (53.86 A$) |
76.43 $ (120.00 A$) |
+122.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.58 $ (8.76 A$) |
9.55 $ (15.00 A$) |
+71.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.89 $ (1.40 A$) |
6.37 $ (10.00 A$) |
+614.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 $ (2.03 A$) |
7.01 $ (11.00 A$) |
+441.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.07 $ (3.25 A$) |
3.41 $ (5.36 A$) |
+65.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.37 $ (0.58 A$) |
2.58 $ (4.06 A$) |
+595.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.24 $ (0.37 A$) |
2.12 $ (3.33 A$) |
+792.9 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.50 $ (16.49 A$) |
5.69 $ (8.93 A$) |
-45.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.83 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.42 A$) |
+87.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (1.68 A$) |
0.92 $ (1.45 A$) |
-13.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.89 $ (2.96 A$) |
4.20 $ (6.59 A$) |
+122.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.19 $ (3.44 A$) |
4.00 $ (6.28 A$) |
+82.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.03 $ (3.19 A$) |
3.77 $ (5.92 A$) |
+85.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.05 $ (3.21 A$) |
6.20 $ (9.73 A$) |
+203.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.63 $ (2.56 A$) |
1.41 $ (2.22 A$) |
-13.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (1.53 A$) |
1.22 $ (1.92 A$) |
+24.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (1.10 A$) |
1.29 $ (2.03 A$) |
+85.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.41 A$) |
1.90 $ (2.98 A$) |
+110.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.41 A$) |
1.09 $ (1.71 A$) |
+21.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (1.28 A$) |
0.95 $ (1.50 A$) |
+17.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.84 $ (1.32 A$) |
2.16 $ (3.39 A$) |
+155.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.50 $ (0.78 A$) |
1.48 $ (2.32 A$) |
+197.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.20 $ (6.60 A$) |
12.74 $ (20.00 A$) |
+203.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.89 $ (1.40 A$) |
4.38 $ (6.88 A$) |
+391.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.11 $ (1.74 A$) |
4.83 $ (7.58 A$) |
+335.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.29 $ (2.03 A$) |
30.57 $ (48.00 A$) |
+2,263.4 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.56 $ (0.87 A$) |
2.93 $ (4.60 A$) |
+427.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
34.22 $ (53.73 A$) |
95.54 $ (150.00 A$) |
+179.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.89 $ (1.40 A$) |
3.82 $ (6.00 A$) |
+328.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.73 $ (4.28 A$) |
2.77 $ (4.35 A$) |
+1.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (6.81 A$) |
36.94 $ (58.00 A$) |
+751.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.56 $ (4.03 A$) |
4.42 $ (6.94 A$) |
+72.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16,572.00 $ (26,017.54 A$) |
28,295.45 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
+70.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,040.84 $ (34,603.45 A$) |
22,251.54 $ (34,934.26 A$) |
+1.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
33.14 $ (52.02 A$) |
172.11 $ (270.21 A$) |
+419.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.86 $ (15.48 A$) |
26.31 $ (41.31 A$) |
+167.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
31.24 $ (49.05 A$) |
51.83 $ (81.37 A$) |
+65.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
31.58 $ (49.58 A$) |
46.65 $ (73.24 A$) |
+47.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
8.55 $ (13.42 A$) |
16.44 $ (25.81 A$) |
+92.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.47 $ (10.16 A$) |
14.01 $ (22.00 A$) |
+116.5 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
75.13 $ (117.96 A$) |
1,548.83 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+1,961.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,626.99 $ (2,554.33 A$) |
12,205.71 $ (19,162.60 A$) |
+650.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
17.91 $ (28.12 A$) |
70.35 $ (110.45 A$) |
+292.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.85 $ (42.16 A$) |
50.06 $ (78.59 A$) |
+86.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
54.64 $ (85.78 A$) |
100.10 $ (157.16 A$) |
+83.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
56.54 $ (88.77 A$) |
108.40 $ (170.19 A$) |
+91.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
883.50 $ (1,387.07 A$) |
1,355.54 $ (2,128.15 A$) |
+53.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
553.35 $ (868.74 A$) |
1,073.24 $ (1,684.96 A$) |
+94.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,178.43 $ (3,420.07 A$) |
2,280.37 $ (3,580.11 A$) |
+4.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,279.07 $ (2,008.10 A$) |
1,691.17 $ (2,655.08 A$) |
+32.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
139.30 $ (218.70 A$) |
615.00 $ (965.53 A$) |
+341.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.29 $ (160.59 A$) |
460.87 $ (723.55 A$) |
+350.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
129.98 $ (204.07 A$) |
3,528.69 $ (5,539.93 A$) |
+2,614.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.60 | 6.36 | -63.8 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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