Cost of living in Russia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 516 (9,530 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 359 (6,632 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 199 (3,677 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 88 (1,619 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 145 (2,668 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 213 (3,924 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 416 (7,679 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 130 (2,397 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (987 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (1,644 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 687 (12,669 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 166 (3,066 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (742 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 106,005 (1,956,021 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,355 (1,076,770 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,212 (151,535 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,538 (987,899 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,390 (597,660 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,826 (107,506 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 901 (16,618 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,130 (408,346 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,545 (139,221 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 546 (10,083 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 360% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 797 (14,701 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 392% | |
| Clothes | + 332% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 332% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,508 (120,079 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 605% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,183 (58,724 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 274% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,423 (155,423 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,792 (143,774 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (48,406,108 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 868% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (1,022 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,129 (39,280 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 316 (5,836 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 551 (10,158 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 475% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,975 (36,442 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 354 (6,537 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 216 (3,978 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 196 (3,626 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (2,308 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 133 (2,455 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 499 (9,211 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,898 (35,020 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 672 (12,401 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,461 (100,763 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 562% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,276 (60,450 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 487 (8,983 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (3,362 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (4,586 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (1,078,156 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.97 (73 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,415 (63,022 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 209 (3,855 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,346 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria
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