- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Nigeria
- Limassol
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Limassol, Cyprus compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Limassol (Cyprus) is 36% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (4,409 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 147% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (2,645 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (1,596 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (613 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.44 (1,519 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (683 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.10 (1,367 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (741 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.74 (326 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (485 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.79 (2,112 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 17% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.09 (921 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (604 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 41% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Limassol (Cyprus) is 10% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,011 (445,768 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €742 (327,301 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (53,431 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €577 (254,161 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €460 (202,800 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €65 (28,834 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 40% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (13,831 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 53% | |
40” flat screen TV | €467 (206,082 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (38,007 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (2,859 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 210% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.97 (2,633 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 19% | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Limassol (Cyprus) is 61% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €59 (26,064 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 248% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (15,135 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €64 (28,410 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (37,179 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Limassol (Cyprus) is 66% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (6,613,042 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (529 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 265% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (17,635 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (4,992 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 57% | |
Personal Care | + 144% | |||
Personal Care in Limassol (Cyprus) is 144% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (1,962 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (5,903 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 156% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (22,043 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 226% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.91 (1,284 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (1,618 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 137% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (1,605 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 (744 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 92% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (1,046 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 268% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (5,534 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 410% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Limassol (Cyprus) is 49% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (13,521 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (7,054 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €27 (11,821 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 196% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (16,533 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,356 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (1,186 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.92 (1,287 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 163% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €492 (216,804 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (35 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (25,266 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 70% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.70 (2,072 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 506% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Limassol (Cyprus) is 40% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,270,450 ₦
(€5,150)
in Limassol
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,620,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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