- Cost of Living
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- Nicosia
- Abuja
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Cost of living in Nicosia, Cyprus compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 61% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (6,393 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 258% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (2,782 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (1,800 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.52 (673 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.66 (1,622 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (643 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (2,584 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (833 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.89 (396 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (555 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,151 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 74% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.58 (1,141 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 150% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (616 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 44% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 15% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €669 (296,280 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €444 (196,866 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (42,126 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €430 (190,347 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €311 (137,712 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (32,607 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 58% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (12,901 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 43% | |
40” flat screen TV | €403 (178,637 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (53,493 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 103% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (2,689 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 192% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (2,807 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 97% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (38,407 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 413% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (17,676 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (35,452 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 104% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (37,279 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 84% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,541 (9,102,684 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 107% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (535 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 269% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (16,986 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (7,230 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 127% | |
Personal Care | + 160% | |||
Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 160% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.47 (2,425 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 127% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (8,628 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 273% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (19,243 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 184% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.52 (2,004 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.40 (1,506 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 121% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (1,599 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 (943 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 143% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.01 (1,336 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 371% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (5,439 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 401% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 69% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (14,279 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (6,942 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (12,798 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 220% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (20,828 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,496 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (1,640 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.19 (1,858 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 280% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (226,969 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (76 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (23,881 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.71 (2,087 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 511% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 46% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,347,248 ₦
(€5,297)
in Nicosia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,610,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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