Cost of living in Romania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (17,722 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (12,176 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (6,075 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (2,767 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (4,783 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (3,388 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (8,541 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.84 lei (1,789 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.39 lei (1,254 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.60 lei (1,698 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (11,991 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (3,835 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (1,292 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,179 lei (1,174,740 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,497 lei (922,817 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 558 lei (206,022 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,294 lei (847,531 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,715 lei (633,858 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 lei (147,961 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (13,705 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,212 lei (447,975 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 lei (168,839 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 lei (22,653 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 933% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80 lei (29,576 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 891% | |
| Clothes | + 327% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 327% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 lei (129,336 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 660% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 lei (55,708 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365 lei (134,840 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei (146,801 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,790 lei (46,848,598 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 837% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (2,689 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 97 lei (35,827 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 266% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 266% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (10,703 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 lei (17,087 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 867% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 325 lei (120,079 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 582% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (8,093 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (7,828 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 348% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (8,945 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (2,992 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (6,034 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 351% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (22,319 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 515% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 148 lei (54,777 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61 lei (22,610 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 237 lei (87,754 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 476% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209 lei (77,070 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (11,650 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 lei (6,141 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (4,582 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,692 lei (1,364,322 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 357% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (92 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 193 lei (71,207 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 lei (10,163 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 307% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 952 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Romania is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria
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