Cost of living in Russia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 489 (3,954 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 392 (3,169 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (1,500 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (681 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (941 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 186 (1,508 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 442 (3,572 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (856 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (357 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 78 (635 ₦) | 657 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 672 (5,437 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (1,177 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (340 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 88,544 (716,379 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,292 (431,166 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,144 (65,891 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,955 (355,624 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,802 (224,940 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,477 (36,224 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 561 (4,538 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,519 (190,286 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,009 (72,885 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 570 (4,608 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,085 (8,776 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,182 (41,929 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,266 (26,424 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,705 (62,341 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,868 (79,835 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,483,820 (20,095,767 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (417 ₦) | 485 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,304 (18,638 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 562 (4,545 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 386% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 657 (5,317 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,938 (15,682 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 422 (3,411 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 241 (1,949 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 299 (2,418 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 111 (897 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 147 (1,188 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 851 (6,882 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Russia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,813 (14,672 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (5,504 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,421 (60,039 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,003 (32,389 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 493 (3,990 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 205 (1,661 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 241 (1,950 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 76,156 (616,150 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.71 (22 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,687 (29,827 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (1,616 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,490 prices entered by 491 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is about the same as in Nigeria
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