Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,069 сўм (1,305 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,392 сўм (1,172 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,323 сўм (663 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,051 сўм (291 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,939 сўм (504 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,549 сўм (237 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,250 сўм (914 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,825 сўм (392 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,451 сўм (161 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,753 сўм (317 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,242 сўм (1,927 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,582 сўм (455 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,982 сўм (180 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 43% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,257,190 сўм (190,248 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,050,990 сўм (110,410 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 420,719 сўм (15,225 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,981,000 сўм (107,877 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,012,060 сўм (72,813 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 349,637 сўм (12,653 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99,295 сўм (3,593 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,768,360 сўм (100,182 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,098,580 сўм (39,756 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70,677 сўм (2,558 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41,690 сўм (1,509 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 339,124 сўм (12,272 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 305,461 сўм (11,054 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 486,709 сўм (17,613 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 365,912 сўм (13,242 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 262,614,000 сўм (9,503,522 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,941 сўм (179 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 130,737 сўм (4,731 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47,041 сўм (1,702 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,425 сўм (1,029 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 99,999 сўм (3,619 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,665 сўм (567 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31,150 сўм (1,127 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,615 сўм (855 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,156 сўм (259 ₦) | 354 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,936 сўм (287 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,150 сўм (1,091 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 41% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125,681 сўм (4,548 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53,839 сўм (1,948 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120,359 сўм (4,356 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 324,434 сўм (11,741 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,273 сўм (806 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,687 сўм (712 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,725 сўм (388 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,411,980 сўм (195,850 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 сўм (11 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160,500 сўм (5,808 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18,017 сўм (652 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,495 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria
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