TRAVEL EXPENSES FROM NIGERIA TO UK VERSUS NIGERIA TO AMERICA: A DETAILED COMPARISON.
Introduction
Overseas travel is a rather exciting adventure, but it may also be expensive. This is why, in planning a trip from Nigeria to either the UK or America, one has to consider the various expenses involved. This article will go into details comparing the travel expenses from Nigeria to the UK with those from Nigeria to America; this will certainly help make up one’s mind on the next trip.
Flights
Flight tickets are usually the biggest expenses one plans for when traveling out of the country. Flights from Nigeria to the UK and America are usually dependent on the airline, time of the year, and class one travels in.
Nigeria to UK:
Economy class: ₦450,000 – ₦700,000 (approximately £900 – £1,400)
Business class: ₦1,500,000 – ₦3,000,000 (approximately £3,000 – £6,000)
Nigeria to America:
Economy class: ₦550,000 – ₦900,000 (approximately £1,100 – £1,800)
Business class: ₦2,000,000 – ₦4,000,000 (approximately £4,000 – £8,000)
Visa Fees
Other important money one needs to spend while going abroad pertains to visa fees. The amount of money one pays for the visa fee depends on the type of visa and the period of time one intends to stay.
Nigeria to UK:
Standard visitor visa: ₦48,000 (£96 approximately)
Priority visitor visa: ₦92,000 (£184 approximately)
Nigeria to America:
Non-immigrant visa: for example, tourism, business-₦57,000 (approximately $130 USD).
Accommodation
The cost of accommodation greatly differs according to the type of accommodation one wants and the place where one intends to go.
Nigeria to UK:
Budget: ₦20,000 – ₦50,000 per night about £40 – £100
Mid-range options: ₦50,000 – ₦150,000 per night about £100 – £300
Luxurious: ₦200,000 – ₦500,000 per night about £400 – £1,000
Amounne to America:
Budget: ₦ 30,000- ₦70,000 per night $70-$160 USD
Mid-range options: ₦70,000 – ₦200,000 per night $160-$400 USD
In fact, it can be really easy to blow through a huge sum of money on food and transportation alone, especially if one would have to get familiar with a new city.
Nigeria to UK:
Food: ₦ 10 000-₦ 20 000 per day [approx. £ 20 – £ 40]
Transportation: ₦ 5 000 – ₦ 10 000 per day [approx. £ 10 – £ 20 ]
Nigeria to America
Food: ₦ 15 000-₦ 30 000 per day [approx. $ 35 – $ 70 USD
Transportation: ₦ 10 000-₦ 20 000 per day [approx. $ 25 – $ 50 USD
Health Insurance
Health insurance to take along is important, especially for people with pre-conditions.
Nigeria to UK:
Optional but recommended: ₦50,000 – ₦100,000 (approximately £100 – £200)
Nigeria to America:
Compulsory: ₦100,000 – ₦200,000 (approximately $250 – $500 USD)
Other Expenses
These include buying souvenirs, extra transportation, and other miscellaneous things.
Nigeria to UK:
Miscellaneous: ₦50,000 – ₦100,000 souvenirs etc. (approximately £100 – £200)
Nigeria to America:
Miscellaneous expenses [souvenirs, etc.]: ₦100,000 – ₦200,000 [approximately $250 – $500 USD]
Total Estimated Costs
The total estimated costs for a trip from Nigeria to either the UK or America vary greatly depending on class of travel, accommodation, and duration of stay.
Nigeria to UK:
Economy class: ₦700,000 – ₦1,400,000 [approximately £1,400 – £2,800]
Business class: ₦2,500,000 – ₦5,000,000 [approximately £5,000 – £10,000]
Nigeria to America:
Economy class: ₦900,000 – ₦2,000,000 [approximately $2,100 – $4,700 USD]
Business class: ₦3,500,000 – ₦6,500,000 (approximately $8,200 – $15,400 USD)
Conclusion
Traveling from Nigeria to either the UK or America may cost a lot of money. With good research and planning, you can ensure that your trip is the best while you remain within your spending limit. Planning requires all your expenditures, starting from flights, through visa fees, accommodations, meals, transportation, health insurance, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. Thus, with good planning, you will be ready to make the journey quite fun-filled and memorable.
