Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Aland Islands is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (11,262 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 372% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (6,460 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 179% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (2,450 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (479 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.34 (1,667 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (1,091 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (2,992 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (641 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (805 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.23 (1,609 ₦) | 450 ₦ | + 257% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (5,984 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (1,360 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 135% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (665 ₦) | 554 ₦ | + 20% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Aland Islands is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,282 (639,161 ₦) | 1,384,300 ₦ | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 (562,063 ₦) | 550,613 ₦ | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (49,866 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €723 (360,409 ₦) | 532,585 ₦ | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 (310,543 ₦) | 284,622 ₦ | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (27,202 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 191% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (14,736 ₦) | 18,452 ₦ | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (249,331 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | + 160% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (59,840 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 90% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 (1,995 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 (12,712 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 747% | |
Clothes | + 186% | |||
Clothes in Aland Islands is 186% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (49,839 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 456% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 (29,681 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 168% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (50,356 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (59,062 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 119% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Aland Islands is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (9,973,255 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.30 (1,147 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 348% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (19,947 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Aland Islands is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (3,431 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 797% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (14,960 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.78 (1,884 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.45 (2,218 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 166% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (1,706 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (865 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (1,496 ₦) | 617 ₦ | + 143% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (11,062 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 554% | |
Entertainment | + 128% | |||
Entertainment in Aland Islands is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Aland Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (29,920 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 250% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (12,688 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | + 134% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (14,960 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (39,893 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 134% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (6,564 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (2,493 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (3,331 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 566% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (274,265 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (50 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 110% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (29,920 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (4,404 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 773% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria
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