Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (6,995 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 348% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (5,829 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (1,761 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (432 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.64 (1,239 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (620 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (2,817 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (746 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (563 ₦) | 985 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (1,643 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 331% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (5,634 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (1,127 ₦) | 660 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (793 ₦) | 560 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 47% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (563,385 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €980 (460,098 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (46,949 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (352,116 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (305,167 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (28,169 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (16,432 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (234,744 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (70,423 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (1,408 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (9,390 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (41,784 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | + 509% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €59 (27,700 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (42,254 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (37,559 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (12,676,165 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 169 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,403 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (3,169 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,921 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (14,085 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.45 (1,150 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (1,168 ₦) | 937 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (1,310 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (934 ₦) | 900 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (1,878 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (14,085 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 703% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (28,169 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (11,268 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (56,339 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (42,254 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (5,957 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (2,347 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (3,052 ₦) | 690 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (258,218 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (47 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (28,169 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (4,101 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 475% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 428 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is about the same as in Nigeria
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