Cost of living in Denmark compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 244% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 244% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (37,105 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 499% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr95 (22,790 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 436% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (11,120 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (3,368 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr39 (9,336 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr35 (8,524 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 470% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (12,911 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr22 (5,348 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (3,158 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (2,672 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (19,982 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (4,863 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 349% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (2,123 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 165% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr21,751 (5,229,157 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,116 (3,633,939 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,359 (326,768 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,665 (2,804,319 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,723 (2,097,067 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,139 (273,816 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr266 (63,890 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,454 (589,874 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr723 (173,829 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr55 (13,326 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 508% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr275 (66,073 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 2113% | |
| Clothes | + 559% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 559% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr807 (194,018 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 1040% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr354 (85,128 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 443% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr833 (200,289 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 336% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,131 (271,910 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 444% | |
| Transportation | + 336% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 336% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr364,465 (87,619,805 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 1652% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (3,371 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr616 (148,162 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 466% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 466% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr163 (39,118 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 867% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr158 (37,876 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 2043% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (96,163 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 446% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr38 (9,181 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr46 (11,042 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 531% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (7,497 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 (3,552 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (4,105 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr297 (71,355 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 1865% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 198% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (98,676 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr261 (62,712 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 467% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,806 (434,191 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 2752% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr784 (188,472 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 348% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr115 (27,564 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 507% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr47 (11,397 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr59 (14,208 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 900% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,539 (850,845 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.50 (361 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr303 (72,937 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr64 (15,334 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 513% | |
| TOTAL | + 241% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 664 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 241% more expensive than in Nigeria
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