- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Malmo
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 kr (2,809 ₦) | 1,974 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 kr (2,356 ₦) | 1,987 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 kr (1,488 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (342 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 kr (918 ₦) | 742 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 kr (705 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kr (1,524 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (725 ₦) | 1,059 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 kr (278 ₦) | 834 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (580 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 kr (2,900 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (733 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (716 ₦) | 337 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,813 kr (391,896 ₦) | 580,715 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,188 kr (296,753 ₦) | 332,451 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 kr (19,676 ₦) | 29,185 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,111 kr (221,495 ₦) | 268,836 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,333 kr (157,060 ₦) | 125,678 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 kr (9,838 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (10,597 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,265 kr (154,577 ₦) | 119,793 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,172 kr (42,494 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 kr (1,862 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 230 kr (8,344 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 909% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 770 kr (27,908 ₦) | 7,644 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 316 kr (11,441 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 913 kr (33,073 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,138 kr (41,228 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 211% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 211% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 199,950 kr (7,247,124 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (491 ₦) | 122 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 498 kr (18,032 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 149 kr (5,391 ₦) | 2,678 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 84% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kr (1,687 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 101 kr (3,645 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (6,641 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (1,371 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (1,091 ₦) | 578 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 kr (1,385 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 kr (625 ₦) | 326 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (639 ₦) | 530 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 222 kr (8,035 ₦) | 724 ₦ | + 1009% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 54% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 405 kr (14,684 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 400% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (8,699 ₦) | 2,480 ₦ | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 865 kr (31,338 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 923% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 kr (14,498 ₦) | 18,327 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 124 kr (4,482 ₦) | 2,738 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 kr (1,128 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (2,175 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 485% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,534 kr (55,601 ₦) | 56,731 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (36 ₦) | 23 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (10,500 ₦) | 21,581 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (1,993 ₦) | 274 ₦ | + 626% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 469 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 37% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,571,999 ₦
(70,962 kr)
in Malmo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,875,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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