Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 125.5% higher than in Nigeria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 85.3% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 28.8% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 182.5% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 109.6% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 1,043.6% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.09 $ (2.97 C$) |
17.54 $ (25.00 C$) |
+740.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.31 $ (48.90 C$) |
70.15 $ (100.00 C$) |
+104.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.58 $ (7.95 C$) |
10.52 $ (15.00 C$) |
+88.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.89 $ (1.27 C$) |
5.61 $ (8.00 C$) |
+529.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 $ (1.85 C$) |
5.61 $ (8.00 C$) |
+333.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.07 $ (2.95 C$) |
3.64 $ (5.19 C$) |
+76.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.37 $ (0.53 C$) |
2.03 $ (2.89 C$) |
+446.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.24 $ (0.34 C$) |
1.64 $ (2.34 C$) |
+591.1 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.50 $ (14.98 C$) |
8.17 $ (11.65 C$) |
-22.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.66 C$) |
2.36 $ (3.37 C$) |
+103.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (1.52 C$) |
1.61 $ (2.29 C$) |
+50.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.89 $ (2.69 C$) |
3.39 $ (4.83 C$) |
+79.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.19 $ (3.12 C$) |
4.95 $ (7.05 C$) |
+126.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.03 $ (2.90 C$) |
5.34 $ (7.62 C$) |
+163.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.05 $ (2.92 C$) |
6.53 $ (9.31 C$) |
+219.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.63 $ (2.32 C$) |
1.83 $ (2.61 C$) |
+12.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (1.39 C$) |
0.63 $ (0.90 C$) |
-35.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (1.00 C$) |
1.68 $ (2.40 C$) |
+140.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.28 C$) |
1.81 $ (2.58 C$) |
+101.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (1.28 C$) |
1.17 $ (1.67 C$) |
+30.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (1.16 C$) |
1.17 $ (1.67 C$) |
+43.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.84 $ (1.20 C$) |
2.47 $ (3.52 C$) |
+192.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.50 $ (0.71 C$) |
1.75 $ (2.49 C$) |
+251.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.20 $ (5.99 C$) |
12.63 $ (18.00 C$) |
+200.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.89 $ (1.27 C$) |
2.87 $ (4.09 C$) |
+221.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.11 $ (1.58 C$) |
3.19 $ (4.55 C$) |
+188.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.29 $ (1.84 C$) |
14.03 $ (20.00 C$) |
+984.5 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.56 $ (0.79 C$) |
2.46 $ (3.50 C$) |
+342.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
34.22 $ (48.79 C$) |
73.66 $ (105.00 C$) |
+115.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.89 $ (1.27 C$) |
3.19 $ (4.55 C$) |
+257.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.73 $ (3.89 C$) |
2.46 $ (3.51 C$) |
-9.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (6.19 C$) |
27.31 $ (38.93 C$) |
+529.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.56 $ (3.66 C$) |
4.26 $ (6.08 C$) |
+66.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16,572.00 $ (23,624.39 C$) |
23,834.83 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
+43.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,040.84 $ (31,420.56 C$) |
19,649.44 $ (28,011.48 C$) |
-10.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
33.14 $ (47.24 C$) |
144.43 $ (205.90 C$) |
+335.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.86 $ (14.05 C$) |
44.06 $ (62.80 C$) |
+346.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
31.24 $ (44.54 C$) |
59.53 $ (84.87 C$) |
+90.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
31.58 $ (45.02 C$) |
41.27 $ (58.83 C$) |
+30.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
8.55 $ (12.19 C$) |
16.85 $ (24.02 C$) |
+97.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.47 $ (9.23 C$) |
10.94 $ (15.60 C$) |
+69.1 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
75.13 $ (107.11 C$) |
780.18 $ (1,112.20 C$) |
+938.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,626.99 $ (2,319.37 C$) |
11,615.88 $ (16,559.15 C$) |
+613.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
17.91 $ (25.53 C$) |
53.83 $ (76.74 C$) |
+200.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.85 $ (38.28 C$) |
39.90 $ (56.88 C$) |
+48.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
54.64 $ (77.89 C$) |
85.11 $ (121.32 C$) |
+55.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
56.54 $ (80.61 C$) |
103.69 $ (147.82 C$) |
+83.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
883.50 $ (1,259.48 C$) |
1,290.98 $ (1,840.37 C$) |
+46.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
553.35 $ (788.83 C$) |
1,152.63 $ (1,643.14 C$) |
+108.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,178.43 $ (3,105.49 C$) |
2,068.88 $ (2,949.31 C$) |
-5.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,279.07 $ (1,823.39 C$) |
1,789.48 $ (2,551.01 C$) |
+39.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
139.30 $ (198.58 C$) |
600.62 $ (856.22 C$) |
+331.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.29 $ (145.82 C$) |
421.72 $ (601.18 C$) |
+312.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
129.98 $ (185.30 C$) |
2,753.85 $ (3,925.78 C$) |
+2,018.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.60 | 6.62 | -62.4 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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