- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Malmo
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 51% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 kr (3,359 ₦) | 1,584 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 kr (2,817 ₦) | 1,996 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 kr (1,779 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (409 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 kr (1,098 ₦) | 715 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 kr (843 ₦) | 1,022 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kr (1,822 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (867 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 kr (332 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (693 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 kr (3,467 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (920 ₦) | 349 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (856 ₦) | 341 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,813 kr (468,567 ₦) | 624,401 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,188 kr (354,811 ₦) | 308,230 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 kr (23,525 ₦) | 27,113 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,111 kr (264,829 ₦) | 233,248 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,333 kr (187,788 ₦) | 128,258 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 kr (11,763 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (12,670 ₦) | 9,417 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,397 kr (190,554 ₦) | 113,727 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,289 kr (55,859 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 kr (2,226 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 230 kr (9,976 ₦) | 737 ₦ | + 1254% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 76% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 770 kr (33,368 ₦) | 7,855 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 316 kr (13,680 ₦) | 11,833 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 913 kr (39,544 ₦) | 16,167 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,138 kr (49,294 ₦) | 19,621 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 256% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 256% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 199,950 kr (8,664,972 ₦) | 3,750,000 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (588 ₦) | 133 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 498 kr (21,560 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 149 kr (6,445 ₦) | 2,458 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 139% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kr (2,017 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 112 kr (4,839 ₦) | 1,130 ₦ | + 328% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (7,941 ₦) | 5,750 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (1,639 ₦) | 2,653 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr (1,276 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (1,601 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 kr (748 ₦) | 309 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (765 ₦) | 243 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 kr (9,117 ₦) | 864 ₦ | + 956% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 84% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 405 kr (17,557 ₦) | 5,434 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (10,401 ₦) | 2,833 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 802 kr (34,739 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 1034% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 kr (17,334 ₦) | 15,529 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 124 kr (5,359 ₦) | 1,963 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 kr (1,348 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (2,600 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 600% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 4,398 kr (190,569 ₦) | 206,667 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (43 ₦) | 23 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (12,554 ₦) | 14,734 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (2,383 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 598% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 380 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 71% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 3,240,294 ₦
(74,772 kr)
in Malmo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,900,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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