Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 som (7,283 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (6,373 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (4,097 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 som (1,038 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 156 som (2,840 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 180 som (3,277 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (6,059 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (910 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65 som (1,184 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 85 som (1,551 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (12,121 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 118 som (2,142 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 som (546 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 89,050 som (1,621,435 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,794 som (979,490 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 som (1,092,483 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 610% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,780 som (1,252,352 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 som (728,322 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (546,242 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 814 som (14,817 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (910,403 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (91,040 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (6,679 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (12,478 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (36,416 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (39,324 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (179,889 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,654 som (121,149 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 som (1,329 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,124 som (20,473 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (6,773 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (13,766 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 679% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (15,806 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (5,955 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (3,022 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 som (5,098 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 som (910 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 130 som (2,367 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 750 som (13,656 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (35,500 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (7,291 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (54,624 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (71,110 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (6,482 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (3,080 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (1,522 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,854 som (33,752 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 som (18,208 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 628% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 222 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria
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