- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Helsingborg
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 34% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 kr (3,977 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 kr (2,872 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 474% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (2,037 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 307% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (470 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 kr (1,520 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr (1,105 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (2,415 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (929 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (432 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (663 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (3,651 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (871 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (548 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,378 kr (522,747 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,582 kr (404,678 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 kr (19,915 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,155 kr (344,421 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,600 kr (236,507 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 688 kr (29,035 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (11,474 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 4,573 kr (193,134 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 kr (49,865 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (3,260 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 kr (11,192 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 907 kr (38,292 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 389 kr (16,414 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 821 kr (34,662 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 kr (45,966 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 70% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (8,497,806 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (581 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 713 kr (30,107 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 201% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (5,636 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (1,885 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (3,525 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 192 kr (8,109 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 57 kr (2,394 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (1,849 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (1,426 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (845 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (751 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 242 kr (10,220 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 402 kr (16,978 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (10,134 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (24,645 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 784 kr (33,094 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 kr (4,464 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (1,580 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (2,407 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.28 kr (96 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 kr (16,189 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (2,440 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 55% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,436,051 ₦
(57,681 kr)
in Helsingborg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,570,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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