Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 som (1,576 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 238 som (1,248 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 163 som (857 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 som (287 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 som (505 ₦) | 561 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (712 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 287 som (1,508 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 126 som (660 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (143 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 78 som (411 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 474 som (2,489 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 som (405 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (139 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,206 som (274,241 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,296 som (153,891 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,297 som (12,064 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,555 som (118,484 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,000 som (78,795 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,215 som (6,384 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 852 som (4,473 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 som (78,795 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (61,297 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 844 som (4,434 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 344% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 som (1,305 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,496 som (18,364 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (12,708 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,424 som (38,997 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,043 som (36,998 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 som (7,879,536 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 som (214 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,008 som (5,296 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (1,340 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 som (2,364 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,352 som (7,104 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 269 som (1,411 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 som (985 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 221 som (1,161 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 som (316 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 som (373 ₦) | 396 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 som (1,295 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,437 som (7,549 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 631 som (3,312 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,726 som (35,332 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,494 som (13,099 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 461 som (2,421 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 som (919 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (684 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,902 som (125,555 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,691 som (35,149 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 88 som (461 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,229 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria
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