Nigeria Ranked Least Affordable Country For Baby Formula, Nappies And Clothing

Nigeria Ranked Least Affordable Country for Baby Formula, Nappies and Clothing Nigeria has been ranked the least affordable country for essential baby products, including infant formula, nappies and clothing, highlighting the growing financial pressure facing families as childcare costs continue to rise. The ranking was contained in a Remitly study covering 74 countries, which assessed the affordability of key baby-care essentials in relation to average wages. According to the study, baby formula in Nigeria costs the equivalent of 131.1 per cent of average annual wages, placing the country at the bottom of the affordability index. The finding underscores the significant financial burden faced by Nigerian parents, particularly households that depend on infant formula as an essential part of childcare. The affordability concerns extend beyond formula to other basic necessities, including nappies and baby clothing. With the wider cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on household incomes, parents are increasingly having to allocate a larger share of their earnings to meet the basic needs of their children.The situation also raises concerns about the ability of low- and middle-income families to comfortably afford essential childcare proof-Living Pres