Nigeria vs United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates is about 81% pricier than Nigeria overall, with a price level of 64.4 versus 12.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, United Arab Emirates scores higher (97 vs 32 of 100).

Metric Nigeria United Arab Emirates

Price level (US=100) 12.1 64.4

GDP / capita (PPP) $9,087 $79,229

GNI / capita (PPP) $8,850 $81,530

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 United Arab Emirates

Housing & utilities 52 102

Food 100 138

Transport 63 77

Restaurants & hotels 50 111

Health 33 115

Communication 67 212

Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).

Quality of life

Metric Nigeria United Arab Emirates

Quality-of-life score 32/100 97/100

Life expectancy 55 yrs 83 yrs

Safety · homicide /100k 15.7 0.7

Internet users 41% 100%

Frequently asked

Is Nigeria more expensive than United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates is more expensive: about 81% pricier than Nigeria overall.

What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United Arab Emirates?

Living the way $100,000 buys in Nigeria would cost roughly $532,000 in United Arab Emirates, based on overall price levels.

Which has the better quality of life, Nigeria or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates scores higher, 97 vs 32 out of 100.

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