Cost of living in Romania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 160% | |||
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Food in Romania is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (17,306 ₦) | 3,378 ₦ | + 412% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (10,434 ₦) | 4,062 ₦ | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (5,139 ₦) | 2,111 ₦ | + 143% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (2,779 ₦) | 1,475 ₦ | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (5,247 ₦) | 1,418 ₦ | + 270% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (3,315 ₦) | 1,156 ₦ | + 187% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (8,064 ₦) | 5,338 ₦ | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (1,863 ₦) | 2,391 ₦ | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (1,460 ₦) | 1,674 ₦ | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (1,687 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 166% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (12,219 ₦) | 5,146 ₦ | + 137% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (3,285 ₦) | 944 ₦ | + 248% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (1,107 ₦) | 821 ₦ | + 35% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Romania is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (1,297,877 ₦) | 500,378 ₦ | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (847,595 ₦) | 415,556 ₦ | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (265,321 ₦) | 75,393 ₦ | + 252% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (784,560 ₦) | 576,355 ₦ | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (509,361 ₦) | 422,304 ₦ | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (149,496 ₦) | 83,180 ₦ | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (13,536 ₦) | 22,277 ₦ | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (545,404 ₦) | 211,206 ₦ | + 158% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (215,079 ₦) | 81,049 ₦ | + 165% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (16,350 ₦) | 3,530 ₦ | + 363% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (12,216 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 209% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 209% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (88,743 ₦) | 10,187 ₦ | + 771% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (62,274 ₦) | 25,289 ₦ | + 146% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (120,421 ₦) | 32,870 ₦ | + 266% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (134,884 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 109% | |
Transportation | + 93% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (32,735,350 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 643% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (2,559 ₦) | 627 ₦ | + 308% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (33,801 ₦) | 28,552 ₦ | + 18% | |
Personal Care | + 259% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 259% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (12,641 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 852% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (10,667 ₦) | 6,789 ₦ | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (84,541 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 400% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (8,816 ₦) | 2,283 ₦ | + 286% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (6,398 ₦) | 2,813 ₦ | + 127% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (8,789 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 383% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (2,476 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 357% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (6,224 ₦) | 773 ₦ | + 706% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (15,820 ₦) | 2,222 ₦ | + 612% | |
Entertainment | + 265% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 265% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Romania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (38,816 ₦) | 11,241 ₦ | + 245% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (20,330 ₦) | 7,881 ₦ | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (52,079 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 160% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (79,283 ₦) | 33,366 ₦ | + 138% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (11,232 ₦) | 15,778 ₦ | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (5,377 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (4,105 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 311% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (1,293,727 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 2519% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (187 ₦) | 12 ₦ | + 1459% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (64,724 ₦) | 13,432 ₦ | + 382% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (8,644 ₦) | 2,214 ₦ | + 290% | |
TOTAL | + 129% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,432 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Romania is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria
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