Cost of living in Denmark compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr110 (6,884 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr75 (4,664 ₦) | 2,124 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr34 (2,090 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (628 ₦) | 657 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr31 (1,917 ₦) | 676 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr27 (1,666 ₦) | 490 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr58 (3,601 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (1,217 ₦) | 895 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (822 ₦) | 717 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (614 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr95 (5,934 ₦) | 2,531 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (1,333 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 335% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (800 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 179% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr12,978 (808,648 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr9,884 (615,838 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,531 (95,383 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,345 (519,970 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,226 (387,908 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr960 (59,795 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr139 (8,680 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,202 (199,515 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr767 (47,798 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr56 (3,511 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr142 (8,822 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 892% | |
| Clothes | + 196% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 196% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr802 (49,962 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 676% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr303 (18,897 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr907 (56,502 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,136 (70,805 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 163% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr263,725 (16,431,972 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr10 (651 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 351% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr540 (33,654 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr76 (4,737 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr98 (6,095 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 (23,192 ₦) | 8,882 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 (2,278 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr20 (1,257 ₦) | 858 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (1,790 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (786 ₦) | 384 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (1,074 ₦) | 540 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr177 (11,021 ₦) | 2,094 ₦ | + 426% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr356 (22,164 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 (12,453 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr898 (55,944 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr651 (40,584 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr92 (5,756 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (2,645 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr44 (2,736 ₦) | 363 ₦ | + 654% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,709 (231,092 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.09 (130 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 370% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr230 (14,305 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (3,275 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 738% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,517 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria
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