Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 49% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (2,019 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (1,795 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (873 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (240 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (619 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (704 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (1,414 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (390 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (215 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (525 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (2,754 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (414 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (143 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (287,299 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (207,422 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (16,901 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (465,541 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (258,634 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (25,863 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (3,469 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (155,180 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (36,209 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (1,966 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (1,293 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (13,617 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (12,515 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,681 som (34,561 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (26,717 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (5,689,950 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (228 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (3,104 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (9,207 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 1652% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (5,173 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (3,621 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (1,888 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (1,004 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (1,060 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (323 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (744 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (1,554 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (6,051 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 531 som (2,744 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (5,173 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (23,655 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (2,129 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (744 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (673 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (172,954 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,927 som (25,484 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 83 som (430 ₦) | 501 ₦ | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 281 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria
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