- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Nigeria
- Vaasa
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vaasa, Finland compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 43% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Vaasa (Finland) is 43% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (4,482 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (3,453 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 591% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.66 (2,496 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 399% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (458 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.20 (969 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (1,212 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (2,039 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 (1,234 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (579 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.38 (1,048 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (5,467 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (1,102 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (749 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Vaasa (Finland) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (440,869 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €822 (362,407 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €58 (25,557 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €691 (304,783 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (220,435 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (22,043 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (11,022 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €500 (220,435 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (49,117 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (5,290 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (17,635 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Vaasa (Finland) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €94 (41,618 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (13,987 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (45,729 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (61,692 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Vaasa (Finland) is 24% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,738 (13,110,752 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (651 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (16,919 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Vaasa (Finland) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (4,850 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (26,452 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (1,929 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (1,102 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (10,903 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Vaasa (Finland) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €63 (27,724 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (9,111 ₦) | - | - | |
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 | €89 (39,057 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,441 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (1,323 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (2,645 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €71 (31,194 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (2,667 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on December 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
440.869
NGN
/
EUR
Do you live in Zaria? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 97% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 63% cheaper than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Toronto is 80% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 28% cheaper than in Montevideo
- Cost of living in Morelia is 59% cheaper than in Portland
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cologne (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Galway (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lappeenranta (Finland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brussels (Belgium)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limerick (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Naples (Italy)
Cost of living in Vaasa (Finland) is 31% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,589,475 ₦
(€3,605)
in Vaasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,210,000 ₦
in Zaria.
Recent Prices Added
- Weekly rent - 2 bedroom (85m2) furnished accommodation in expensive area in Wellington costs NZ$3,440 (44 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Doha costs 8,500 ﷼ (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Bangalore costs ₨4,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Bekasi costs Rp 60,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Anaco costs Bs 700,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Belgrade costs 89 Дин. (about 2 hours ago)