Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 541 som (2,850 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 som (1,454 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194 som (1,023 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 som (452 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 som (786 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som (320 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 som (1,690 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59 som (310 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 som (185 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 som (506 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 563 som (2,965 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 119 som (626 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (177 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 47% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 77,730 som (409,550 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,886 som (204,888 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 50,320 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,317 som (254,576 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,950 som (205,223 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 80,318 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 805 som (4,243 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (263,444 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (26,344 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 251 som (1,322 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 som (2,465 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (10,538 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 som (15,807 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 som (57,958 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (42,151 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som (352 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 987 som (5,202 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 som (2,108 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 451% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 700 som (3,688 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (3,688 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 240 som (1,265 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som (1,317 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 som (703 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 som (375 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 200 som (1,054 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 346 som (1,825 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,190 som (11,538 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 319 som (1,682 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (5,269 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,840 som (20,231 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 som (1,581 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (997 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (632 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,441 som (18,128 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 212 som (1,114 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 485 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria
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