Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (1,753 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (1,559 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (758 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (209 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (537 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (611 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (1,228 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (339 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (186 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (456 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (2,392 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (360 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (124 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (249,544 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (180,165 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (14,680 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (404,364 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (224,647 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (22,465 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (3,013 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (134,788 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (31,451 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (1,707 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (1,123 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (11,828 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,858 som (8,347 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,082 som (18,342 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (23,206 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 53% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (4,942,229 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (198 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (2,696 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (7,997 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 379% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (4,493 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (3,145 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (1,640 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (872 ₦) | 920 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (920 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (281 ₦) | 441 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (647 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (1,349 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (5,256 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569 som (2,555 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (4,493 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (20,546 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (1,849 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (646 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (585 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (150,226 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 35 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,901 som (8,542 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 96 som (430 ₦) | 541 ₦ | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 656 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria
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