- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Malmo
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 39% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 kr (3,273 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 kr (2,745 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 kr (1,734 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (399 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 kr (1,070 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 kr (821 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kr (1,776 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (845 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 kr (324 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (676 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 kr (3,379 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (945 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (834 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 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 (456,648 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,188 kr (345,785 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 kr (22,927 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,111 kr (258,092 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,333 kr (183,011 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 kr (11,463 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (12,348 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,021 kr (169,829 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 kr (49,858 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 kr (2,299 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 kr (8,445 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 70% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 770 kr (32,520 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 334% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 316 kr (13,332 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 913 kr (38,538 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,138 kr (48,040 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 98% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 199,950 kr (8,444,550 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (573 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 295% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 498 kr (21,011 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 146 kr (6,174 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 91% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 kr (1,951 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 kr (4,766 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 197 kr (8,329 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (1,681 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (1,260 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (1,551 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19 kr (794 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (786 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 236 kr (9,964 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 818% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 61% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 406 kr (17,144 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (10,136 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 746 kr (31,500 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 687% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 kr (16,893 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (5,066 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 kr (1,314 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (2,534 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 418% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,934 kr (208,363 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (42 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (12,235 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (2,323 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 580% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 586 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 49% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,214,918 ₦
(52,445 kr)
in Malmo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,490,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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