- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Kano, Nigeria compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Kano (Nigeria) is 73% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 417 ₦ (kr7) | kr120 | - 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,150 ₦ (kr19) | kr74 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 417 ₦ (kr7) | kr34 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 417 ₦ (kr7) | kr8 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 383 ₦ (kr6) | kr24 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 190 ₦ (kr3.19) | kr20 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (kr3.36) | kr60 | - 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 838 ₦ (kr14) | kr17 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 313 ₦ (kr5.27) | kr10 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr14 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr60 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 258 ₦ (kr4.33) | kr19 | - 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 ₦ (kr3.78) | kr10 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Kano (Nigeria) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 112,500 ₦ (kr1,891) | kr9,429 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,000 ₦ (kr538) | kr7,271 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,333 ₦ (kr157) | kr1,011 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | kr5,125 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | kr3,875 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | kr745 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,750 ₦ (kr130) | kr170 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen TV | 50,000 ₦ (kr840) | kr3,744 | - 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,500 ₦ (kr210) | kr772 | - 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 ₦ (kr4.20) | kr70 | - 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr133 | - | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Kano (Nigeria) is 41% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,500 ₦ (kr92) | kr833 | - 89% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | kr243 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₦ (kr504) | kr867 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,000 ₦ (kr387) | kr957 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Kano (Nigeria) is 72% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 ₦ (kr25,214) | kr300,000 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 119 ₦ (kr2.00) | kr10 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000 ₦ (kr151) | kr363 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr167 | - | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Kano (Nigeria) is 67% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 ₦ (kr2.52) | kr43 | - 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,600 ₦ (kr44) | kr129 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 ₦ (kr84) | kr400 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 ₦ (kr3.36) | kr36 | - 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | kr31 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | kr28 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 120 ₦ (kr2.02) | kr16 | - 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 ₦ (kr4.20) | kr18 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 ₦ (kr13) | kr230 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Kano (Nigeria) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | kr360 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | kr170 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr672 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₦ (kr42) | kr500 | - 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 ₦ (kr8) | kr83 | - 90% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | kr35 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 ₦ (kr4.20) | kr40 | - 89% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | kr4,085 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 ₦ (kr0.22) | kr1.00 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 ₦ (kr84) | kr208 | - 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₦ (kr5.04) | kr44 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kano (Nigeria) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr28,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr10,604
(630,839 ₦)
in Kano.
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