- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Nigeria
- Nicosia
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicosia, Cyprus compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 55% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (5,853 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (2,664 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.20 (1,740 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.51 (627 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.98 (1,650 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (684 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,603 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (817 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (407 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (561 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,947 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.15 (890 ₦) | 490 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (559 ₦) | 412 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 17% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €728 (301,574 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €505 (209,467 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 (37,086 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €435 (180,468 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €308 (127,636 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €73 (30,383 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (12,110 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (160,799 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (46,521 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (2,520 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (2,579 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 77% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (35,443 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 373% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (15,655 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (33,613 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (33,774 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 79% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,803 (8,206,347 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (525 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (16,161 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (9,134 ₦) | 2,801 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 136% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.89 (2,442 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (7,756 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (17,952 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.58 (1,897 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.69 (1,529 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (1,463 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 (881 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (1,071 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (4,835 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 349% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 79% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (12,892 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (6,492 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (12,298 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (20,398 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,407 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (1,510 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.12 (1,706 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 231% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (212,243 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (108 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 441% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (21,635 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.59 (1,902 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 407% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 666 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 43% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,092,699 ₦
(€5,050)
in Nicosia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,460,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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