Japan vs Nigeria
Japan is about 81% pricier than Nigeria overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 12.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 32 of 100).
Metric Japan Nigeria
Price level (US=100) 63.4 12.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $9,087
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $8,850
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 33.2%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Nigeria
Housing & utilities 177 52
Food 191 100
Transport 150 63
Restaurants & hotels 148 50
Health 97 33
Communication 227 67
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Nigeria
Quality-of-life score 96/100 32/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 55 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 15.7
Internet users 86% 41%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Nigeria?
Japan is more expensive: about 81% pricier than Nigeria overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Nigeria?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $19,000 in Nigeria, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Nigeria?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 32 out of 100.
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