Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Uzbekistan is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Uzbekistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73,930 сўм (4,659 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 120% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45,778 сўм (2,885 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21,866 сўм (1,378 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12,387 сўм (781 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 18,051 сўм (1,138 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,638 сўм (670 ₦) | 991 ₦ | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53,225 сўм (3,354 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,106 сўм (511 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,606 сўм (353 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13,950 сўм (879 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64,907 сўм (4,091 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16,254 сўм (1,024 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,142 сўм (450 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 34% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Uzbekistan is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Uzbekistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,460,100 сўм (659,219 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,223,250 сўм (392,203 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 сўм (9,453 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,228,040 сўм (392,505 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,362,150 сўм (274,913 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,730,250 сўм (109,044 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,235 сўм (5,120 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,485,630 сўм (156,650 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,815,080 сўм (114,390 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96,306 сўм (6,069 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52,278 сўм (3,295 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Uzbekistan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Uzbekistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 265,909 сўм (16,758 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 сўм (18,907 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 847,286 сўм (53,398 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 412,559 сўм (26,000 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Uzbekistan is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Uzbekistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 397,531,000 сўм (25,053,307 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 346% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13,222 сўм (833 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 179,189 сўм (11,293 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 63% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uzbekistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70,430 сўм (4,439 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 374% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 66,980 сўм (4,221 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 223,388 сўм (14,078 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,045 сўм (2,713 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52,088 сўм (3,283 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39,619 сўм (2,497 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,138 сўм (765 ₦) | 779 ₦ | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18,787 сўм (1,184 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 151,681 сўм (9,559 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 440% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Uzbekistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 364,435 сўм (22,968 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 113,084 сўм (7,127 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300,000 сўм (18,907 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 682,725 сўм (43,027 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94,415 сўм (5,950 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,625 сўм (1,552 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20,647 сўм (1,301 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 сўм (18,907 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 сўм (9 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 597,842 сўм (37,677 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 112% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27,647 сўм (1,742 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 23% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria
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