Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is about 76% pricier than Nigeria overall, with a price level of 49.9 versus 12.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Saudi Arabia scores higher (94 vs 32 of 100).
Metric Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Price level (US=100) 12.1 49.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,087 $71,375
GNI / capita (PPP) $8,850 $71,730
Inflation (YoY) 33.2% 1.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Housing & utilities 52 47
Food 100 129
Transport 63 71
Restaurants & hotels 50 76
Health 33 91
Communication 67 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Quality-of-life score 32/100 94/100
Life expectancy 55 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 15.7 0.9
Internet users 41% 100%
Frequently asked
Is Nigeria more expensive than Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is more expensive: about 76% pricier than Nigeria overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Saudi Arabia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Nigeria would cost roughly $412,500 in Saudi Arabia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Nigeria or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia scores higher, 94 vs 32 out of 100.
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