Cost of living in Denmark compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr126 (7,954 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 409% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr72 (4,522 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr32 (2,016 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (655 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr31 (1,951 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr26 (1,616 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr37 (2,338 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (1,064 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (792 ₦) | 985 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (776 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr71 (4,511 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (1,171 ₦) | 660 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (899 ₦) | 560 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr13,649 (861,384 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr10,667 (673,206 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,098 (69,296 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,600 (542,722 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,488 (409,442 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr655 (41,365 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr219 (13,826 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,378 (150,093 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr911 (57,501 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr56 (3,511 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr150 (9,466 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr679 (42,876 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | + 524% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr262 (16,513 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr771 (48,684 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr896 (56,577 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr261,624 (16,510,758 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr12 (737 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 336% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr478 (30,191 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr39 (2,465 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr106 (6,674 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 (94,663 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | + 422% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr40 (2,515 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr29 (1,812 ₦) | 937 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (1,907 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 (942 ₦) | 900 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (1,007 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr229 (14,468 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 725% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr344 (21,684 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr229 (14,430 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,059 (66,825 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr645 (40,699 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr101 (6,388 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (2,651 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr45 (2,854 ₦) | 690 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,576 (225,649 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.50 (32 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr255 (16,089 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr54 (3,408 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 378% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 926 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria
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