Cost of living
Akwa Ibom compared to Plateau (Nigeria)
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Overview comparison
Akwa IbomPlateau (Nigeria)
Consumer prices in Plateau (Nigeria) are roughly 44% higher than in Akwa Ibom.
Cost of living
| Item | Akwa Ibom | Plateau (Nigeria) |
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| Total with rent one person | 581 | 650 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,652 | 2,230 |
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| Without rent one person | 312 | 494 |
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| Without rent one family | 937 | 1,800 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 339.36 | 372.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 712.99 | 436.68 |
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| Food person | 265 | 224 |
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| Food family | 852 | 884 |
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| Transport person | 58.11 | 61.1 |
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| Transport family | 206.3 | 173.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.08 years | 74.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Akwa Ibom | Plateau (Nigeria) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.83 | 5.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.93 | 50.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.64 | 8.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 | 1.47 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.65 | 3.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 0.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Akwa Ibom | Plateau (Nigeria) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 332.52 | 366.36 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 191.24 | 237.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,045.7 | 393.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 759.3 | 323.83 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.14 | 85.91 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.78 | 139.4 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.2 | 16.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Akwa Ibom | Plateau (Nigeria) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.3 | 10.87 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 732 | 1,217 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 182 | 873 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 | 0.99 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.11% | 46.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.49 | 9.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.68 | 0.84 |
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Groceries
| Item | Akwa Ibom | Plateau (Nigeria) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 0.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.12 | 1.99 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.78 | 7.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.12 | 3.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.21 | 6.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.2 | 1.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Akwa Ibom | Plateau (Nigeria) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.81 | 25.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.82 | 4.64 |
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| Doctors visit | 7.92 | 78.7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.31 | 8.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.23 | 47.48 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.66 | 143.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 87.85 | 268.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,139 | 8,805 |
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