- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 42% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 355 som (1,845 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 184 som (954 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113 som (589 ₦) | 945 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 som (221 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (492 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 80 som (416 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171 som (890 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (324 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (143 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 som (282 ₦) | 333 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 som (2,989 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 68 som (352 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (176 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,250 som (240,395 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 26,667 som (138,606 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,267 som (11,782 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,667 som (123,013 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,750 som (71,469 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,167 som (6,064 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,470 som (7,641 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,333 som (105,687 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,750 som (55,876 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 575 som (2,989 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 som (1,559 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,327 som (12,095 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,333 som (12,128 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,078 som (21,196 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,333 som (27,721 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 som (5,197,736 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (230 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 757 som (3,935 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 som (780 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,894 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 som (5,198 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 som (1,299 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 185 som (962 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 192 som (996 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (380 ₦) | 382 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (650 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (1,559 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,125 som (5,847 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 442 som (2,296 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 som (25,989 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,175 som (11,305 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 som (1,949 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 som (520 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (625 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,750 som (102,655 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 som (187 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,625 som (18,842 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (450 ₦) | 461 ₦ | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,690 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.198
NGN
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria
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