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Cost of living in Kotka, Finland vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Kotka (Finland) is 74% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (7,963 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (2,981 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (374 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 81% | |
12 eggs, large | - | 2,000 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (919 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (1,633 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (678 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (414 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.25 (919 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (5,513 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 84% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.70 (1,103 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.50 (204 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 80% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Kotka (Finland) is 6% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (306,280 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €750 (306,280 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (32,670 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (245,024 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (204,186 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €30 (12,251 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (7,078 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 42% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 150,000 ₦ | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (36,345 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Kotka (Finland) is 10% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (12,251 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 25,000 ₦ | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Kotka (Finland) is 6% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (633 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (23,277 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Kotka (Finland) is 33% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (1,021 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,000 ₦ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (817 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (613 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Kotka (Finland) is 40% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (817 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (1,633 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 84% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (29 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (24,502 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 390% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kotka (Finland) is 48% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
937,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 490,535 ₦
(€1,201)
in Kotka.
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