Cost of living in Romania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (4,954 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (2,685 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (1,573 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (731 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (1,450 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (883 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (1,934 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (496 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (361 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (398 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (3,257 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (755 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (409 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei (358,150 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (231,831 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (72,785 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (197,665 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (146,508 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (42,117 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (4,089 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (151,949 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (53,267 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (5,308 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (5,165 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (33,508 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 296% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (18,190 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (34,228 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (45,074 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (10,102,514 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (765 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (9,001 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (3,575 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 834% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (3,099 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (20,875 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (2,434 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (1,846 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (2,003 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (889 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (1,502 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (4,911 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (13,115 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (6,620 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (12,263 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (21,212 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (3,055 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (1,199 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (985 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (326,659 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (37 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (19,219 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (2,301 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 344% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,649 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria
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