Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ukraine | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337₴ (6,993 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 220₴ (4,572 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89₴ (1,855 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40₴ (823 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76₴ (1,568 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75₴ (1,548 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 169₴ (3,514 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27₴ (560 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (273 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32₴ (662 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270₴ (5,592 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40₴ (832 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19₴ (395 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ukraine | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,155₴ (563,384 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,752₴ (389,062 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,118₴ (85,444 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,178₴ (418,648 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,372₴ (256,682 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,929₴ (60,766 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 191₴ (3,957 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,774₴ (223,528 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,164₴ (107,137 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 627₴ (13,016 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 249₴ (5,163 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ukraine | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,125₴ (44,086 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,706₴ (35,399 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,608₴ (74,864 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,677₴ (55,532 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ukraine | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,084,780₴ (22,506,301 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49₴ (1,020 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 922₴ (19,130 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ukraine | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 247₴ (5,130 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 395₴ (8,203 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 571₴ (11,853 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 186₴ (3,863 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 156₴ (3,237 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 263₴ (5,456 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 95₴ (1,974 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 113₴ (2,353 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 558₴ (11,577 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 554% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ukraine | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 940₴ (19,500 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 380₴ (7,891 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,954₴ (40,531 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,774₴ (36,799 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315₴ (6,534 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65₴ (1,340 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115₴ (2,377 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ (326,418 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 561% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50₴ (73 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,584₴ (53,604 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 79₴ (1,629 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,248 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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